The Duck-Billed Platypus

Deep in the rivers and streams of Australia lives one of the strangest animals on Earth: the duck-billed platypus.

More specifically, this is the home of Sam, a furry creature with a duck bill, webbed feet, a beaver-like tail, and absolutely no idea what he is.

When Sam discovers a flyer for the annual Duck Games, he comes to a very reasonable conclusion: he must be a duck.

Determined to win the grand prize of unlimited freshwater shrimp, Sam enters the competition and quickly becomes the most confusing contestant in Duck Games history. He can't quack. He can't fly. But when it comes to swimming, diving, and finding hidden things underwater, Sam might just have a few surprises up his sleeve.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the wonderfully weird world of the duck-billed platypus.

Episode Resources

Platypus Coloring Sheet.pdf

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Explore More:

• To hunt, the platypus uses its electric sixth sense (American Museum of Natural History) 

• Duck-Billed Platypus (National Geographic Kids) 

• Platypus Fact Sheet (Nature) 

• 10 fascinating platypus facts that will amazing you (WWF)