Platypus (Australian Natural History Series) [Paperback]

Tom Grant (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0868401439 | ISBN-13: 978-0868401430 | Publication Date: January 1, 1995 | Edition: Second edition

From 1798, when the first specimen arrived in England, the platypus has been the subject of controversy. It was first thought a clever hoax had been perpetrated by a skilled taxidermist stitching together the bill of a duck and other parts of unknown mammals! This book confines itself to the known facts rather than the myths and legends which surround this beautiful, secretive and shy creature.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press; Second edition edition (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0868401439
• ISBN-13: 978-0868401430
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,354,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The forgotten platyus, October 13, 2000

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This review is from: Platypus (Australian Natural History Series) (Paperback)

I think this book is a really great account of the platypus. It really shows what the life of the platypus is like. It is a great book for anyone who wants to learn about these silent creatures. It also works great for research papers. Just one question... would it be possible to make platypus cheese.