Which of the following organism lays eggs yet secretes milk to nourish the young one?

Bat

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Kangaroo

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Platypus

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Ostrich

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Solution

The correct option is A Platypus
Platypus is a mammal as it has mammary glands that secrete milk to nourish the young ones. However, the platypus is an egg-laying aquatic mammal. They are endemic to the regions of eastern Australia.
Bat is a flying mammal, Kangaroo is a mammal that gives birth to underdeveloped young ones. Ostrich is a bird.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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