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Is a wallaby a monotreme?

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No. A wallaby is a marsupial.The only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, are the platypus and the echidna.

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Is a wallaby a marsupial or a monotreme?
A wallaby is a marsupial.The only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, are the platypus and the echidna.
Why are monotremes called monotremes?
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What is not a monotreme?
Any animal that is not a platypus or an echidna is not a monotreme.
Who are the Wallabies?
The Wallabies are Australia's international rugby team.See the related link below.
What is a wallaby?
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