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 Great Splash & Quack, 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 Splash & Quack 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. **Kids will discover:** - How platypuses use a real-life "sixth sense" to hunt underwater - Why male platypuses are one of the few venomous mammals on Earth - How their amazing adaptations help them thrive in rivers and streams **Keep exploring:** - Download a duck-billed platypus coloring sheet - Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod - Find more resources or request an animal at wildandkindkids.com **Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:** - 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) This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club! For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning.  At summer’s end, you can send us a Wild and Kind Mission Report to earn a real Wild and Kind patch! Sign up at wildandkindkids.com