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Baby platypuses are kept in a chamber at the end of a long burrow which may extend up to 30 metres in length. The mother platypus lines the entrance to the burrow with leaves and dry grass, which serve a twofold function: to help remove the moisture from the mother's fur when she returns to the young after hunting for food, and to deter snakes from entering the chamber.
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What is the platypus in Australia?
The platypus is a protected Australian native monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.
How does a female platypus have babies?
It lays eggs.
Is a platypus protected or helped by people?
Yes. The platypus, like all Australian native mammals, is protected by legislation. It cannot be hunted or harmed, and it cannot be kept as a pet.
Where can you sell 10 platypus furs?
It is illegal to own or sell platypus furs. Platypuses are protected animals.
Can a baby platypus have babies?
No. A female platypus only reaches reproductive age at about two years old.
What characteristics do the bear lion and have house cats have that the platypus does not have?
They give birth to live babies, but the platypus lays eggs.
What characteristics do the bear lion and house cats have that the platypus does not have?
They give birth to live babies, but the platypus lays eggs.
What characteristics do bear lion and house cats have that that platypus does not have?
They give birth to live babies, but the platypus lays eggs.
What characteristics do the bear lion and house cat have that the platypus does not?
They give birth to live babies, but the platypus lays eggs.
Why is the platypus protected by Australia's government?
Early in the twentieth century, the platypus was under severe threat as it was highly valued for its velvety pelt. All Australian native animals are now protected by law, and in the case of the platypus, this action brought it back from certain extinction.
Category of endangerment for a platypus?
The platypus is not endangered. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law
How many platypus babies hatch at once?
A female platypus lays one to three eggs, all of which are likely to hatch.
