Australian Figurines Safari | Safari Ltd Platypus

This Australian Animal Figurine Is Completely Hand-Painted And Features A Life-Like Shiny Coat Underneath. Sculpted In A Swimming Pose, This Platypus Figurine Is A Great Addition To Any Wildlife Collection! Fun Facts About The Animal: The Platypus, Also Known As The Duck-Billed Platypus, Is A Unique Semiaquatic Egg-Laying Mammal From Australia. Don’T Worry If You’Re Confused, The First Scientists To Analyse This Creature Thought They Were Victim Of A Hoax! The Platypus Can Best Be Described As A Combination Of A Duck, Beaver And Otter. Watch Out For Males – They Have A Spur On The Hind Foot That Delivers A Venom Capable Of Causing Severe Pain To Humans.