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How big is a green platypus?
There is no such creature as a green platypus.
Is there a map of the platypus's home?
For a map of where the platypus can be found, see the related link.
Can the platypus survive inside your home?
No. And you are not permitted to have a platypus for a pet, whether you are in Australia or overseas.
Does an antelope eat a platypus?
No. There are no antelope in Australia, which is the natural home of the platypus. Even if there were, it is highly unlikely that an antelope would wish to eat a platypus.
How big can a male platypus get?
A male platypus is 50-60 cm in length, and weighs from 1700 grams to 2kg.
The platypus has a big what?
Snout shaped like a duck's bill.
Can a platypus live inside your home?
No. Platypus are very delicate and sensitive creatures, and even a home aquarium would never be enough to give them the specialised environment they require.
Does the platypus protect its home if something gets near it?
yes it does
How many times does a Platypus move from its home?
The platypus does not move from its home - a burrow in a riverbank - unless it is forcibly ejected, whether by a predator, human interference or the need to move because of flooding.
How does the platypus use its adaptations to find a home?
The platypus uses its sharp claws (with retractable membranes) to dig a burrow in a riverbank or creek bank.
What kind of home do platypus live in?
Burrows that are partly under water.
How big was the biggest platypus?
Platypuses are fairly constant in their size. A male platypus is larger than a female, being 50-60 cm in length, and weighs around 2kg.
