The world’s first platypus conservation center is now open. The initiative will serve as a beacon of hope for the semi-aquatic species whose population has been declining for decades. The Platypus ...

Sydney's Taronga Zoo is celebrating its first successful echidna births in 30 years with three healthy babies, known as puggles, from three different mums hatching within days of each other. Echidnas, ...

In the world of wild animals, few creatures are as puzzling as the platypus. With its odd mix of features that seem borrowed from birds, mammals, and reptiles, it’s no surprise this animal has baffled ...

Turns out, a puggle isn’t just a dog breed (you know, the adorable mix between a beagle and a pug). It’s also the name of a baby echidna — and one now lives at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The ...