The platypus is venomous, lays eggs, and produces milk. Is it a mammal? How do Platypuses use their sixth sense to hunt with their eyes closed, and why do they glow under a blacklight?

My favorite Platypus Fact is that they don't have teeth or a stomach!

Welcome to Animal Science TV's 10 Cool Facts about the platypus!

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0:00 - Platypus Facts Introduction

0:18 - 10: 1799 Platypus hoax

0:41 - 9: Platypuses are monotremes

1:09 - 8: Platypus eggs and milk

1:52 - 7: Platypus UV biofluorescence

2:47 - 6: Platypus venom

3:40 - 5: Platypus diet and electroreception

4:49 - 4: Platypuses don't have teeth

5:32 - 3: The platypus has no stomach

6:15 - 2: Platypuses have fat tails

6:53- 1: Platypus feet and burrows

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