Anthracite

A bill just like a duck but they never ever quack

They have many names but not Steve, Bob, Wendy or Jack

What a curious wee thing this furry mallangong

But if you’re from Victoria you might say its a Dulaiwarrung!

Platypuses are awesome swimmers and the babies are the same

But a baby Platypus is called a baby Platypus and has no special name

Just like its mum and dad it has a wide wee tail and four stubby legs

And it’s quite amazing ‘cause they are mammals that pop out of an egg!

Swimming around with four webbed feet if it’s shallow or if there’s a flood

They have to look for food when dirty using their bills feel and dig in the mud

So they close their eyes and ears under water which is really kind of kind of funny

But in the creek they get lots of food which is weird as they don’t have a tummy!

Old Doctor Shaw in 1799 thought they’re not real and that it was a joke

He thought someone was having him on and it was some fun amongst the blokes

Because all the Platypuses are awake at night and sleep 14 hours a day

Luck for us its very true so next time you’re by the creek stop by and say “Gidday!”

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