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    Koalas Possess Unique Fingerprints Almost Identical To Humans

    Their dermatoglyphs, or friction ridges, are so similar to human fingerprints that they have occasionally confused crime scene investigators. These distinct ridges help them grip smooth tree branches as they climb and feed on eucalyptus leaves.

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    The Platypus Is One of Only Two Mammals That Lay Eggs

    This unique semi-aquatic animal is a monotreme, a group of mammals that reproduce by laying eggs instead of giving birth to live young. They also possess a venomous spur on their hind legs, making them even more unusual among mammals.

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