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The duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), or duckbill, is common in the waterways of eastern Australia.
Platypuses are generally crepuscular, meaning they are most active around dawn and dusk. However, their activity patterns can be flexible; they may also be active during the day depending on various factors, including the season, cloud cover, stream productivity, and individual preference.1