Friday, August 21, 2009

Platypuses Start Out Small

The platypus is one of two mammals that lays eggs. The female platypus usually lays one or two eggs, and they hatch within ten days. Newborn platypuses are the size of a lima bean, and the mothers feed and nurture them for about four months until they’re ready to live on their own. 

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