Baby Platypus Name: Puggle

A baby platypus is called a puggle. Learn why, plus fun facts, pronunciation, and free resources.

๐Ÿ“œ Where Does โ€œPuggleโ€ Come From?

"Puggle" โ€” one of the cutest and rarest baby animal names! Originally used for baby echidnas (the other egg-laying mammal), it was later adopted for baby platypuses too. Both are monotremes โ€” the only mammals that lay eggs.

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What is a baby platypus called?

A baby platypus is called a puggle. "Puggle" โ€” one of the cutest and rarest baby animal names! Originally used for baby echidnas (the other egg-laying mammal), it was later adopted for baby platypuses too. Both are monotremes โ€” the only mammals that lay eggs.

Why is a baby platypus called a puggle?

"Puggle" โ€” one of the cutest and rarest baby animal names! Originally used for baby echidnas (the other egg-laying mammal), it was later adopted for baby platypuses too. Both are monotremes โ€” the only mammals that lay eggs.

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