Ornithorhynchus Collection

Platypus (Bewick)
ORNITHORHYNCHUS ANATINUS At the time Bewick engraved this, the animal had not been named : some naturalists even suspected the creature was a fake

Mythical "sukotyro" and duck-billed platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Sukotyro imlieus
5856458 Mythical "sukotyro" and duck-billed platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Sukotyro imlieus; (add.info.: Mythical "sukotyro")

Duck-billed platypus 1, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, skull 2, and meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudonius
FLO4574576 Duck-billed platypus 1, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, skull 2, and meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudonius, awake 1 and hibernating 2

Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d
FLO5000016 Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Ornithorhynchus paradoxus)
FLO4720075 Duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Ornithorhynchus paradoxus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

DDE-90037049
Duck Bill Platypus Skeleton, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Native to Australia Date: 30/07/2008

DDE-90025958
Platypus ( Ornithorhynchus anatinus ), Platypus House, Beauty Point, Northern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

Anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth and platypus
Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Red platypus, Ornithorhynchus rufus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Harriet or Edward Griffith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron

Mammalia (engraving)
3650035 Mammalia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammalia. Illustration of terms relating to the structure and classification of mammals)

Picture No. 10871771
Skeleton of Duck Billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10766383
Duck-billed / Duckbill Platypus - Front foot, close up (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Australian Duck-Billed Platypus. Ornithorhynchus Anatinus. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Australian Duck-Billed Platypus. Ornithorhynchus Anatinus. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Picture No. 10857249
Duck-billed Platypus - front foot (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10864155
Duck-billed / Duckbill Platypus - close up of foot (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Mythical sukotyro and duck-billed platypus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Ornithorhynchus

Picture No. 10857253
Platypus research - scientist with Mackenzie - newborn (Ornithorynchus anatinus Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10848486
Duck-billed Platypus - searching for food in stream (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10766168
Platypus - Spur, hollow, connected to a venom gland in the thigh. (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10766169
Platypus - spur, hollow, connected to a venom gland in the thigh. (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10865252
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) under water, eastern New South Wales Australia Date:

Picture No. 10848379
Duck-billed PLATYPUS - close-up of head, in water (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10848380
Duck-billed / Platypus - underwater (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10766481
Platypus - Spur, hollow, connected to a venom gland in the thigh (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10897923
Platypus - diving under water (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10897922
Platypus - foraging under water (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10897924
Platypus - foraging under water (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Picture No. 10897921
Platypus - foraging under water (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Date:

Platypus Pair
ORNITHORHYNCHUS ANATINUS Two duck-billed platypi by an Australian river

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The Ornithorhynchus, commonly known as the Platypus (Bewick), is a fascinating creature that captivates both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its unique appearance and peculiar characteristics, it stands out among other mammals. Designated with the DDE-90037049 and DDE-90025958 codes, this extraordinary animal shares similarities with various species such as the anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth, and even other platypuses. Its physical features are truly remarkable; it possesses a duck-like bill combined with fur-covered body parts reminiscent of a mammal. Belonging to the Mammalia family according to engravings found in The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature, this mythical sukotyro has sparked curiosity throughout history. People have marveled at the existence of a duck-billed platypus like no other creature before. Picture No. 10871771 showcases this intriguing mammal in all its glory. The engraving on display depicts an accurate representation of its appearance – from its beak to its webbed feet – highlighting every intricate detail that makes it so distinct. As we turn each page within The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature's engravings section dedicated solely to this magnificent creature, we gain further insight into its life and habits. We learn about their habitat preferences and how they adapt to their surroundings for survival. The Duck-billed platypus or Ornithorhynchus anatinus continues to amaze us with each encounter. Whether observing them in their natural environment or studying them through scientific research, there is always something new to discover about these enchanting creatures. The Ornithorhynchus remains an enigma within the animal kingdom - a true marvel that defies categorization but never ceases to intrigue us all.