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The Platypus

This ancient mammal is surprisingly specialized. It has mechano and electroreceptors on its beak for detecting prey and is better than many placental mammals at regulating its body temperature

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 258 Issue 5This article was originally published with the title “The Platypus” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 258 No. 5 (), p. 84
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0588-84