Include some pictures to visually show some of the similarities or differences.Īfter reading the article, with a partner, highlight all the openers you can find in blue. Do some research about these animals and make a list of things that they have in common and things that are different.Įxtension: Display your findings from the main activity in a table or Venn diagram. We learnt from the story that the platypus is a monotreme. Write an interesting paragraph that contains all of these vocabulary words from the article:Įxtension: Choose 3 more interesting words from the article and come up with some alternative words that could be used in their place. Monotreme: a primitive mammal that lays large yolky eggs.Īntivenene: a medicine that fights poison Often considered the most unique and bizarre of mammals, the duck-billed platypus uses receptors sensitive both to tactile stimulation and weak electrical fields to sense prey when digging under water. The duck-billed mammal is related to reptiles and birds, a study finds. Venom: a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions.Įxtraction: the action of removing something. Platypus Genome Reveals Secrets of Mammal Evolution. Once the milking was complete, Yaro, the platypus was released back into his pond for a swim. Mr Faulkner said animal venoms have been researched and used in medicines to assist in many medical ailments including Taipan venom being used to help with stroke victims, venom from the poisonous lizard the Gila monster being used to help cure diabetes and pit vipers contributing to pain killers. This odd-looking mammal was discovered in Australia when colonizers arrived from Europe. It is one of only 5 species of egg laying mammals known as monotremes. Home > Animals > Mammals > Duck-billed Platypus Duck-billed Platypus When first discovered it was so odd that it was thought to be a hoax. The platypus venom will be sent to universities across Sydney to see if it holds any properties that could prove useful in medicines. A Venomous, Egg-laying Mammal The Duckbill Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) or duck-billed platypus is often just referred to as the platypus since it is the only living platypus species today. You never know what properties lie within this kind of venom, especially the venom of a mammal as there aren’t many mammals with venom in the entire world” “This kind of research is vital to moving forward with medicine. Media_camera A sharp spur on the leg of a male platypus.
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