Platypus (Australian Natural History Series) by Tom Grant,Dominic Fanning,Illustrations by Dominic Fanning

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By Tom Grant,Dominic Fanning,Illustrations by Dominic Fanning

because it first grew to become recognized to eu scientists and naturalists in 1798, the platypus has been the topic of controversy, curiosity and absolute ask yourself. stumbled on in simple terms in Australia, the platypus is a mammal that lays eggs yet, like different mammals, it has fur and suckles its younger on milk. Many early biologists who visited the British colonies in Australia, together with Charles Darwin, went out in their option to discover this impressive animal. In Australia this present day the species is taken into account to be an icon, yet one who many Australians have by no means visible within the wild.
This e-book offers validated real information regarding the platypus and examines the newest learn findings, in addition to the various vibrant historical past of the research of its biology. This thoroughly up-to-date variation covers its anatomy, distribution and abundance, breeding, construction of venom, particular senses, ecology, ancestry and conservation. It contains a 'Frequently requested Questions' part for the final reader and, for these wishing to determine extra precise info, a entire reference list.

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