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The Surprising Platypus

Name: The Surprising Platypus
ISBN: 9788235271679

By
- Silas Donovan
Publisher
- Publifye

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Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

The Surprising Platypus explores the unique biology, evolutionary history, and conservation of the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), an Australian Wildlife icon. This book reveals how the platypus challenges conventional biology, showcasing its blend of reptilian and mammalian traits.

The platypus uses electroreception to hunt underwater, a trait more commonly found in aquatic creatures like sharks, and possesses venomous spurs, a feature atypical for mammals, highlighting the power of natural selection and adaptation.

The book examines the platypus's evolutionary journey, its discovery, and the scientific community's evolving understanding. It emphasizes the platypus as a testament to convergent evolution, demonstrating how unrelated species can develop similar traits in response to environmental pressures.

From discussing its unique physiology to addressing its present conservation status, the book progresses logically, supported by genomic data, anatomical studies, and ecological surveys.

Translators: AI

Release date

Ebook: 7 March 2025