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duck-billed platypus

/ˈdʌk bɪld ˈplætɪpəs/

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/ˈdʌk bɪld ˈplætɪpəs/B2formalscientific
  • ruУникальное яйцекладущее млекопитающее, обитающее в восточной Австралии, известное своим утиным клювом, бобровым хвостом и выдроподобными лапами. Это одно из немногих ядовитых млекопитающих: у самцов на задних лапах есть шпора, выделяющая яд.

A unique, egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia, known for its duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, and otter-like feet. It is one of the few venomous mammals, with males having a spur on the hind foot that delivers venom.

  1. Unique Australian mammalB1formalaustralian

    A semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia, known for its duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, and otter-like feet.

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    • The duck-billed platypus is one of the few venomous mammals.
    • We saw a duck-billed platypus swimming in the river during our trip to Australia.
    • The duck-billed platypus uses its bill to detect prey underwater.