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Are platypuses predators?
Yes. Platypuses are predators of crustaceans, annelid worms and insect larvae which live on the bottom of freshwater creeks and rivers.
Why do Platypuses need good hearing?
Platypuses have sensitive hearing so they can listen for predators.
What are platypuses predator to?
Platypuses are predators of crustaceans, annelid worms and insect larvae which live on the bottom of freshwater creeks and rivers.
How do platypuses fight enemies?
Platypuses do not have enemies as such: they have predators. They are not at all well equipped to fight enemies, but avoid them by swimming and hiding in their burrows.
What country do platypuses live in and why?
Platypuses are found only in Australia. The lack of natural predators in that country has enabled these harmless yet elusive animals to sufvive there.
Why is Australia the ideal environment for platypuses?
Australia is ideal for the platypus because there are few natural predators. Apart from pythons, most predators of the platypus are introduced species.
Can platypuses live with humans?
Platypuses cannot live with humans.They can, however, live in the same area, as long as there is a clear freshwater creek or river, and minimal danger from wandering dogs or other predators.
Does the presence of platypuses mean clean water?
Yes. platypuses are sensitive creatures that can live only in clean water. Polluted or saline water will drive platypuses away, unless they die first.
How do eels eat platypuses?
Generally, eels are not considered to be regular predators of platypuses. However, freshwater eels can grow to a size of 110 cm or more. Platypuses average 40-60cm. An eel could conceivably eat something that was less than half its size.
Why can you only find platypuses in Australia and New Guinea?
Platypuses are only found in Australia. They are not found in New Guinea. Australia was the perfect place for this fragile creature to survive as there were few natural predators on the continent.
Do platypuses eat dogs?
No. Although platypuses are carnivores, they do not eat dogs. They are predators; they eat small water animals such as aquatic insect larvae, fresh water shrimp, annelid worms, yabbies and crayfish.
What plants do platypuses eat?
Platypuses do not eat plants. Platypuses are carnivores. They are predators, and feed on small water animals such as aquatic insect larvae, fresh water shrimp, annelid worms, yabbies and crayfish. The only times they eat plants are if they accidentally swallow them while ingesting invertebrates.
