Does the platypus live in a group or is it solitary?

Answer 1

The platypus is a solitary creature and tends to live alone. It only lives in a family group while the mother raises the young. The male takes no part in this, and remains solitary, except for during the mating process. All feeding and swimming activities are undertaken alone.

Answer 2

Platypuses do not live in groups. They are generally solitary, and at most will live only in a small family group of 3-4 animals for a short time.

Answer 3

Platypuses are solitary animals. They do not form social groups or family units.

Answer 4

No. Platypuses are solitary animals. They live alone, and the female lays just one to three eggs at a time.

Answer 5

Platypuses are solitary animals, living alone in their own burrows. However, platypuses do live in communities along a riverbank, where the population of females outnumbers the males.

Answer 6

Platypuses do not live in groups. They are generally solitary, and at most will live only in a small family group of 3-4 animals for a short time.

Answer 7

No. Platypuses are solitary animals, and do not live in communities.

Answer 8

The platypus is a solitary animal. It lives alone and hunts for food alone.

Answer 9

Platypuses do not live together in groups. They are usually solitary animals. The female and babies may live as a family group until the next breeding season.