Where did the platypus originate?

Answer 1

The platypus originated from, and is native to, Australia. It is not found in any other country. It is endemic to Australia's eastern states, including the southern island state of Tasmania.

Answer 2

The platypus has only ever been a platypus. It was never a duck, an otter or a beaver. Science has not yet determined whether its ancestor was larger or smaller, but either way, the platypus's ancestor was very similar to the modern platypus.

Answer 3

Platypuses do not "come from" any other creature. The platypus has always been a platypus. It is not derived from the beaver, otter, duck or any other animal.

There is no actual evidence of evolution in the platypus's line. Fossils of possible platypus ancestors indicate that, if it did indeed have other ancestors, they shared the same characteristics the modern platypus has today - except that early platypuses had teeth, and were larger.

Answer 4

The platypus is from Australia. It is found throughout the eastern half of the continent.

Answer 5

The first ever platypus hatched from a duck egg.

Answer 6

The platypus originates in Australia, the continent to which it is endemic.