The echidna enigma…and the platypus puzzle

 “The echidna (spiny anteater) and platypus belong to the mammalian order Monotremata (monotremes) because of their unique ability to lay eggs. They have the other mammalian characteristics of fur and mammary glands, but they do not give live birth as the marsupial and placental mammals do. Both of the monotremes have a venomous spur on their hind feet. This feature, along with molecular “evidence,” has led evolutionists to believe that the monotremes diverged early in mammalian history to form a distinct group. They are often referred to as “primitive,” reflecting the evolutionary bias. The lack of any possible ancestors from the fossil record leaves their evolutionary history a complete mystery. Fossil monotremes show no distinct differences from living specimens, giving the appearance that they were created fully formed as described in Genesis and were fossilized as a result of the global Flood of Noah’s day.” Evolution Exposed, Second Ed. The echidna enigma…and the platypus puzzle, Doolan. www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v18/i2/echidna.asp

The echidna enigma…and the platypus puzzle