271 - The Peculiar Platypus
b'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'