What's the deal with duckbill platypuses?

Josh and Chuck dive into the bizarre world of the duck-billed platypus, one of nature's most perplexing creatures that seems to defy every rule of animal classification. They explore how this tiny Australian mammal manages to combine features from mammals, birds, and reptiles all in one package - from laying eggs and producing venom to having electro-receptors in its bill like a shark. You'll discover why early European scientists thought stuffed platypus specimens were elaborate hoaxes and learn about the recent genome research that's helping unlock secrets about evolution and even potential cancer treatments.