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There is actually only one monotreme, or egg-laying mammal, which is completely unique to Australia, and that is the platypus.

The other monotreme is the echidna, of which there are two species. The long beaked and the short beaked echidna are found in both Australia and New Guinea.

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List 2 monotremes in Australia?

The two monotremes in Australia are the platypus and the short-beaked echidna.


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The two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, in Australia are the platypusand the short-beaked echidna.


Why are mammals classified as monotremes?

The only two living Monotremes are: Platypus- Native to Australia. Echidna- Native to Australia and New Guinea. Hope this helps :):):):):)


What monotreme is from Australia?

Australia has two monotremes, the echidna which somewhat resembles a porcupine but is not related, and the platypus.


What are the 2 monotremes?

The two known monotremes are the platypus and the echidna, of which there are two species, the short-beaked echidna of Australia and the long-beaked echidna of New Guinea.


Does Australia have 3 monotremes?

Yes, Australia is home to three species of monotremes: the platypus and two species of echidnas (the short-beaked echidna and the long-beaked echidna). Monotremes are unique among mammals because they lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus is particularly notable for its distinct features, such as a duck-bill and webbed feet. The echidnas, on the other hand, have spiny coats and a long snout for foraging.


Are birds monotremes?

No, birds are strictly avians. Mammals that lay eggs are considered monotremes.


What kind of reproduction do monotremes have?

Monotremes are unique for being egg laying mammals.


What are the 2 monotremes in the world?

The two monotremes are the platypus and the echidna. There is just one species of platypus, and two species of echidna - the long-beaked echidna, found in New Guinea, and the short-beaked echidna, found only in Australia. The platypus is also found only in Australia.


What are 2 names of the monotremes?

All monotremes lay eggs. That is their classification - egg-laying mammals. There are only 2 animals that are monotremes, the platypus and the echidna. There are, however, 2 different species of echidna.Yes. Monotremes are the egg-laying mammals, which include just platypuses and echidnas.


On what continent would you find marsupials and monotremes?

The majority of the world's marsupials and monotremes are found on the continent of Australia.


Which of these is one of Australia's monotremes rather than one of its marsupials?

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