A baby platypus is called a puggle. This term is used to describe the young of both platypuses and echidnas, which are also monotremes. Monotremes are a unique group of egg-laying mammals found primarily in Australia and New Guinea.
When a puggle is born, it is very small and underdeveloped. It relies heavily on its mother for nourishment and protection. The mother platypus nurses her puggle by secreting milk through pores in her skin, as platypuses do not have nipples. The puggle will stay in the burrow for several months, growing and developing until it is ready to venture out on its own.
Platypuses are fascinating creatures, and their young are no exception. The term puggle adds to the charm and uniqueness of these extraordinary animals.