Strangest Animal Ever?
The Platypus is one of my favorite animals. Not that I really want to get up close and personal-they have sharp claws, and the males are venomous. They are incredible animals, though, and under the proper conditions (behind glass, maybe) I’d be happy to examine one closely.
From the looks of the platypus, you could almost believe they are some type of mythical chimera come to life. In the original Greek myth, the chimera had a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail. And it breathed fire. The platypus has a bill like a duck, a tail that looks like a beavers, and claws that resemble a badger-on webbed feet. What a strange critter. But then, I like strange critters.
Other strange facts about the platypus is that they are mammals, which means the mother produces milk for the offspring. All but one other mammal-the echidna-gives birth to live babies. The platypus and echidna lay eggs. The platypus is furry, and, as I said earlier, the males are venomous. They have stingers in their heels.
It’s odd, and very cool. And only found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Want more info? Go here.
What’s the strangest animal you’ve ever seen? Do you believe animals like the Loch Ness monster and Sasquatch could exist? Would you like to see a supposed mythical creature in real life?