The platypus is a truly unique, egg-laying mammal found in Australia. With its duck-like bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail, it looks like a mix of different animals but is perfectly adapted for life in the water. It’s a skilled swimmer and uses electroreception to hunt underwater with incredible accuracy. Male platypuses also have venomous spurs on their hind legs that can deliver a painful sting. As if they weren’t already adorable, platypuses sometimes make soft, snore-like sounds while

36K views · 3.8K reactions | Journey to the platypus’ secret world in "The Platypus Guardian," premiering Wednesday, October 18 at 8/7c on PBS. | Nature | PBS | Facebook