https://www.pitara.com/tags/egg-laying/Recent content in Egg Laying on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/which-mammal-lays-eggs/Fri, 16 May 2003 08:54:38 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/which-mammal-lays-eggs/<p>Mammals are creatures who give birth to their young ones as opposed to other animals who lay eggs. Birds, reptiles and insects lay eggs. But as with every other rule, this one has exceptions* too.</p> <p><strong>An exceptional exception</strong></p> <p>The duck-billed platypus of Australia walks out of fresh waters to build its nest on the ground. But it has retained its love of water and returns to streams and ponds to eat crayfish, snails, and shrimp. The most remarkable feature in the platypus is that although it is a mammal, it lays eggs!</p>