The Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal with an unusual appearance. It has a bill and webbed feet like a duck, a tail like a beaver, and fur like an otter. This Platypus plush captures the mismatched look. It is approximately 19 inches long and 5 inches tall. Here are some more interesting facts about the platypus:
Platypuses live about 20 years in captivity and 12 years in the wild.
They close their eyes and ears under water.
They sleep about 14 hours each day.
A platypus doesn't have teeth or a stomach.
It is unusual because it is a monotreme, which means it's a mammal that lays eggs.
