1. A: Hey, have you ever seen a platypus before?B: No, I haven’t. What do they look like?A: They’re really unique! They have a duckbill, webbed feet like a duck, a beaver-like tail, and they lay eggs like a reptile.B: Wow, I’ve never heard of an animal like that.
2. A: Did you hear about the octopus that escaped from the aquarium?B: No, I didn’t. How did it get out?A: It managed to unscrew the lid of its tank and then crawled across the floor and into a drainpipe that led to the ocean.B: That’s impressive! I guess they’re pretty smart animals.3. A: Look at that koala! It’s so cute.B: I know, right? I wish we could pet it.A: Actually, koalas can be quite vicious if you try to touch or approach them.B: Oh, I had no idea. I guess we’ll just have to admire it from afar.4. A: Have you ever seen a flying squirrel glide through the air?B: No, I haven’t. Do they fly like birds?A: Not exactly. They have a fold of skin between their legs that they stretch out and glide on, kind of like a parachute.B: That’s amazing! I’d love to see that.5. A: Hey, did you know that armadillos can roll up into a ball to protect themselves?B: Really? Like a hedgehog or porcupine?A: Yes, exactly like that. They have a hard shell of armor on their back that protects them from predators.B: That’s a pretty nifty survival trick!