Discover more about this fascinating first for echidnas in North America. 

Safeguarding Platypus Populations

Nocturnal Wildlife's Sensory Superpowers 

If it looks like a duck, swims like an otter, and lays eggs, it's the platypus! Get an in-depth look at this freshwater-loving mammal.

Using data from eDNA techniques, scientists are exploring how to protect platypuses and their watery habitat.

For the first time in San Diego Zoo Global’s history, an echidna (ih-KID-na) baby—or puggle, as they are called—has hatched at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.