ORNITHORHYNCUS, AND ECHIDNA. 



Male Ornithorhyncus. 



When the Ornithorhyncus, or Duck-billed Platypus, was first introduced into Europe it was fully believed 

 to be the manulaeture of some impostor, who with much ingenuity had fixed the beak of a duck into the 

 head of some unknown animal. It feeds upon water-insects and shell-fish, always rejecting the crushed 

 shells after swallowing the inhabitant. The male Ornithorhyncus, has a spur on its hind feet, and both fore 

 and hind feet are webbed. This extraordinary animal is a native of Australia. 



In the same order with the Ornithorhyncus is found the Echidna, or Spiny Ant-eater, which is also ? 

 native of Australia. 



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Ornithorhyncus 



Female Ornithorhyncus. 



