What is another word for platypus?
Pronunciation: [plˈatɪpəs] (IPA) 
A platypus is an unusual animal native to Australia. Synonyms for platypus include duck-billed platypus, water mole, and ornithorhynchus anatinus. Its unique features, such as its bill resembling a duck, webbed feet, and ability to lay eggs, make it a fascinating creature. Platypuses are also known for their ability to sense electrical impulses to detect prey while hunting underwater. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and pollution, the platypus population is declining. Efforts are being made to protect this endangered species and increase awareness of their importance in the ecosystem.
