What baby animal does not look like it’s parent?

A great example of a baby animal that looks very different from its parent is the platypus.

While adult platypuses are known for their unique appearance—duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, and otter-like body—their babies (called puggles) are born blind, hairless, and without the famous bill. They look more like tiny, pinkish, embryonic creatures until they develop their distinctive features.

Other classic examples include:

· Caterpillars (which become butterflies or moths)

· Tadpoles (which become frogs or toads)

· Echidna puggles (also born hairless and undeveloped)

· Kangaroo joeys (tiny, pink, and fetal-like at birth)

Nature is full of surprising transformations! 🐣🦋