PIT STOP: Electrifying Australian Mermaid Once Considered a Hoax

What began as a subject of ridicule became a cornerstone in the study of Australian wildlife. The platypus, once dismissed as a mere oddity, now stands as a testament to the wonders of evolution and the surprises nature still holds. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction—and that even the most skeptical minds can be swayed by evidence that is impossible to ignore. Let’s uncover the bizarre mystery behind a creature scientists declared so bizarre, it was quite literally impossible to ever exists… at least, until it did. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. ---- Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/ To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas Facebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/ 📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas 🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas #platypus #cryptids #folklore #endangeredspecies