Publisher. A+E Networks. In Tokyo, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry, representing the U.S. government, signs the Treaty of Kanagawa with the Japanese government, opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade and permitting the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Japan.
A platypus is often called a queer animal because of its  appearance. The platypus looks a little like an otter with the bill  of a duck and webbed feet, so it's a mixture o â¦ f different animals  traits, seemingly. platypus is often called a queer animal because of its  appearance. The platypus looks a little like an otter with the bill  of a duck and webbed feet, so it's a mixture o â¦ f different animals  traits, seemingly.
Platypus themselves were named in 1799 from the Latin âPlatypus anatinusâ, meaning âflat-footed, duck-likeâ. However, the name âplatypusâ was already taken, being the name of a certain type of beetle, so their other popular nickname âduckbillâ took over and was the commonly accepted name for a while.owever, the name âplatypusâ was already taken, being the name of a certain type of beetle, so their other popular nickname âduckbillâ took over and was the commonly accepted name for a while.