what mammal lays eggs

The mammal that lays eggs is the platypus. More broadly, the only egg- laying mammals are monotremes : the platypus and echidnas.

Quick Scoop

• Platypus : an egg-laying mammal native to Australia and Tasmania.

• Echidnas : also lay eggs and are the other living egg-laying mammals.

• Most mammals give birth to live young, so egg-laying mammals are a rare exception.

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