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A monotreme is a rare sort of mammal found in Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. The reason they are so rare is that they lay eggs! This group includes the Platypus and the Echidna (spiny anteater). The platypus is a semi-aquatic creature with webbed feet, a bill (sort of like a duck), waterproof fur and a flat tail (like a beaver). They are between 1 and 2 feet long and between 3 or 4 pounds.
Best Answer: Monotremes are not marsupials they are a distinct subgroup of mammal and contain only the echidna and platypus. The platypus is unique only to Australia but the echidna can also be found on the island of New Guinea so they also exist in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.eport Abuse. Monotremes are unique to Australia and New Guinea. Marsupials are not unique to Australia, but most of the 140 species of Australian marsupials are not found anywhere else in the world.