Episode 156 - The Platypus
When Europeans landed on the shores of Australia, a world of foreign animals and strange plants greeted their refined, English sensibilities. While the Americas had big cows and the bones of bigger elephants, Australia was home to jumping deer and...
An episode of the Weird Crap in Australia podcast, hosted by The Modern Meltdown, titled "Episode 156 - The Platypus" was published on May 31, 2021 and runs 57 minutes.
May 31, 2021 ·57m · Weird Crap in Australia
Summary
When Europeans landed on the shores of Australia, a world of foreign animals and strange plants greeted their refined, English sensibilities. While the Americas had big cows and the bones of bigger elephants, Australia was home to jumping deer and teddy bears that drop from the trees to rip you apart. It took decades for the "duck-mole" to be discovered - and it took even longer for its strangest feature to be discovered. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national treasure that is the platypus, and it's most unusual features.**Happy end of Year 3, everyone!**Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
Episode Description
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national treasure that is the platypus, and it's most unusual features.
**Happy end of Year 3, everyone!**
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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