The Big Platypus Field-Guide

In every generation, there

Is one platypus of each type

That guards the

Nests against thieves, the eggs of these nest

Guardians are well hidden by

The mother

Earth Platypus, born from the soil

Hatched in winterfrozen ground

First, you need to dig, then you must boil

And finally set this guy down

Quite acrobatic, they hide very high

To hatch while they are falling free

Use your sling on flying Platypi

And bait them with some fine pastries

Born in blazing, noxious heat

Fire Platypi will breed

In seething geysers, you will need

Barbecue tongs to succeed

Hidden near the sparkling shore

A Zebrafish you have to score

To hatch Water Platypi

But the zebrafish must die

Your legs are short, your nose is flat

I must admit, I fancy that

Oh Platypus, you are the best

Upon your breast, I'll gladly rest

I like your pretty face so well

And your sweet platypussy smell

You're cuter than a batty wuss

You look just like a platypus

Into your eye I'm fondly gazing

You're not a platypus. amazing!