New South Wales emblem is the Platypus, is one of two monotremes (mammals which lay eggs and suckle their young) endemic to the Australasian region, with a distinctive bill, webbed feet and beaver-like tail, the odd looking creature finds habitat in rivers and streams throughout Eastern Australia, were it can maintain a body temperature of around 86 degrees, even under water, it feeds on yabbies, worms, insect larvae and snails. #Australia
