Information about the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), research, its conservation and protection, and platypus-spotting opportunities. Also offers merchandise for sale.

Duck-Billed Platypus facts, photos and message board.

Information, field research trips, first platypus research project in Tropical North Queensland.

Rainforest Platypus, photos and text. Courtesy of Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge, Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland, Australia

Article by Henry Gee about the sleeping patterns of the platypus as compared with other mammals.

Etymology and a reading list.