Australian National Trave! Association Photo. This platypus, one of the many curiosities of the Australian animal world is at the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary at Healesville, Victoria, where it is seen feeding from the hand of a visitor. The platypus has a furry skin, webbed feet, and a bill like that of a duck, and lives both in and out of the waler. It lays eggs, but suckles its young.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 36, 13 February 1939, Page 11
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70Australian National Trave! Association Photo. This platypus, one of the many curiosities of the Australian animal world is at the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary at Healesville, Victoria, where it is seen feeding from the hand of a visitor. The platypus has a furry skin, webbed feet, and a bill like that of a duck, and lives both in and out of the waler. It lays eggs, but suckles its young. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 36, 13 February 1939, Page 11
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