Cirrus@Austlit

'In the eyes of people from other countries some Australian animals look a bit mixed up. For example, people used to birds being birds and animals being animals find something very quaint in the lovable Platypus of Australia, which has a duck's bill and webbed feet, swims, lives in a burrow and lays eggs ... But if you still cannot believe it you should come to Australia and have a look at the original. Many of these intriguing creatures can be seen only in their homeland, and are among the attractions that make a visit to Australia so full of memorable surprises.' (From Introduction)