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The platypus is a mammal that lays eggs.

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The platypus is one of only a few egg-laying mammals, called monotremes. It also finds food underwater by sensing electric signals from prey with its bill, and males have a venomous spur on their back legs.

Source: Platypus (Wikipedia)

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