271 - The Peculiar Platypus
The platypus is a fascinating creature from the family called monotremes. There is a lot left to be discovered about these animals and in part 1 we hear about the challenges in studying them. Part 2 will explore the features that make them unique. Our guest is Dr. Gilad Bino.\nGeorge Kearsley Shaw: science meets the platypus\nWhat are monotremes?\nThe amazing penis of the echidna!\nLots of cool photos of platypus biological features\xa0\nMaps of complex platypus nesting burrows\nThe Platy-Project (citizen science initiative)\n\n\n\ufeffThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/monstertalk and get on your way to being your best self.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices