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Platypus
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/platypus/

The Platypus is a unique Australian species. Along with echidnas, Platypuses are grouped in a separate order of mammals known as monotremes, which are distinguished from all other mammals because they lay eggs.

Sperm Whale
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The Sperm Whale is the classic whale of 'Moby Dick' fame, and is the largest of the toothed whales.

Southern Bottlenose Whale
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The Southern Bottlenose Whale was described by William Flower in 1882 from a beach-worn skull found on Lewis Isle in the Dampier Archipelago of north-western Australia. This remains the most northerly record for this species.

Bottlenose Dolphin
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The Bottlenose Dolphin is found right around the coast of Australia and can sometimes be seen catching waves with surfers in Sydney.

Water-rat
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The Water-rat is one of Australia's largest rodents and is usually found near permanent bodies of water.

Quokka
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The Quokka is one of the smallest wallabies. This marsupial has the ability to climb trees.

Australian Fur Seal
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The Australian Fur Seal is the largest fur seal found in Australian waters.