Platypus

The platypus is found 'down under' in Australia and Tasmania. It is one of the five species of montremes, mammals who lay eggs. Platypuses eat meat and are an endangered species.

About Platypus

A Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal. The animal is found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is the only living representative of the Ornithorhynchidae family and Ornithorhynchus genus. The Platypus is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs.

Platypus Pural

There is no universal plural for Platypus. Platypuse and just platypus are commonly used by scientists for the plural of Platypus. Platypodes is the Greek plural form for Platypus.

What does a Platypus look like?

The Platypus has a broad and flat tail and is covered with a dense brown fur. Just like a duck the platypus has webbed feet and a rubbery like snout. The overall size of the animal is about 20 inches in length and weighing 1.5 to 5.3 lb.

What does a Platypus eat?

The Platypus is a carnivore and eats meat. They are bottom feeders and scoop up insects and worms in their bill along with gravel and mud from the bottom. This substance is stored in the cheek pouches and mashed for consumption at the surface. They have no teeth and the gravel helps them chew.

Platypus Life Cycle:

Platypuses are long-lived animals living up to approximately 20 years. Most females do not start to breed until 4 years old.

Platypus Conservation

The Platypus is protected by legislation in all of the states that it occurs in. The Platypus cannot be captured or killed, except for scientific research.

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