A man was in court on a charge of eating a Platypus. The Magisrtate asked him to explain his side of the story...

"Well, your Honour, I had been touring the back country for weeks and had run out of supplies. I was coming back into town for more food, when I got bogged crossing the river. I spent 3 days trying to extract my vehicle, and had only just got it free, when I saw a platypus swimming near me. I hadn't eaten for 3 days, and was desperate. So I caught it and cooked it up on a fire. I was just finishing the meal when the Ranger saw me and charged me."

The magistrate then said 'That isa fair explanation - case dismissed.' He then asked 'By the way - what does a Platypus taste like?'

"Well, your honour, it is difficult to describe the taste, but I could best describe it as being half way between the taste of a Koala and a dolphin"