The platypus is a semiaquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth. It is the sole living representative of its family and genus , though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record.
The unusual appearance of this egg-laying, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists.. more
Similar species: Egg-laying Mammals
By Graeme Ruck
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Uploaded Aug 1, 2013. Captured Aug 2, 2013 10:12.
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I'd like to show you the possibilities of this small wonder. It is the cheapest proven technology lens Canon makes I guess, technology unchanged since the '60's I believe.
Here is some shots I made, almost all of them in near darkness or very heavy shading with lighted cages. Without my 1.8 I could not have made those photos that sharp. I did use a pen sized mini tripod though, carefully placed on the class of their housing to get that little bit extra. Tripod remains tricky because a long exposure with animals moving is no guarantee for success:)
- Ludo's sleak and slitherin'
Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years agoI wish I could see a live Platypus. Only zoos in your Australian continent house them, there is no Zoo in the world that is allowed to keep them (nor able to keep them alive, they are a tough bunch to keep)..
So in short: wow, you're lucky, make lots of Platty shots! Posted 12 years ago