I suppose it is. [ He remarks, in a way that indicates he's never thought about the inherent cuteness of this animal's name. Because he hasn't. The delight in her laugh, though, is a bit infectious, making the corners of his mouth turn up. ]

They're not exactly all over, here, either. Maybe there's a whole colony of them on some remote island you haven't been to yet. [ After all, the only reason anyone outside of Australia knew what a platypus was in his world was thanks to modern communications. Well, settlement and science, too. But, a 10 year old in rural America wasn't likely to stumble on it in scientific papers or even in a textbook. Over the internet, though, that was more possible. ]

If you do find them, just be careful, they've got poison spurs on their feet.