Australian Platypus Conservancy - Information about the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), research, its conservation and protection, and platypus-spotting opportunities. Also offers merchandise for sale. Duck-Billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) - Duck-Billed Platypus facts, photos and message board. Rainforest Platypus - Rainforest Platypus, photos and text. Courtesy of Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge, Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland, Australia Platypus - Ryan Benrud provides information on Ornithorhynchus anatinus, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and other interesting facts. Duck-billed Platypus: Ornithorhynchus anatinus - Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. Platypus: Ornithorhynchus anatinus - Factsheet from ARKive with videos and images, description, range, habitat, biology and conservation.