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A baby platypus nurses from its mother for three to four months. After that, it stays with its mother until it is around a year old, learning to hunt for itself. Although platypuses are solitary animals, the mother and babies do form a small family group for up to a year.
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∙ 12y agoThe platypus is a monotreme (egg-laying mammal). After the eggs hatch, the young stay with their mother in a chamber at the end of a long burrow, and she nurses them. The young usually stay with the mother for three to four months.
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∙ 12y agoA female platypus nurses her young for three to four months.
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How long is the male Platypus's spur?
The male platypus's spur is about 15 mm in length.
How long before a platypus can run around?
A platypus can run 2 miles per hour
How long do baby platypus nurse for?
baby platypus nurse for approx three to four months
How long do bullfrogs look after their babys?
they do not look after their young
How long does an adult platypus stay with its young?
The young platypus stays with its mother for three to four months.
How long does a baby platypus stay in the burrow?
A baby platypus stays in the chamber of its mother's burrow for about six weeks.
What is the motto of Platypus Affiliated Society?
Platypus Affiliated Society's motto is 'The Left is dead! -- Long live the Left!'.
How long do puffin babys have to stay with their mom?
about a year and a half
How long does dolphins babys stay with them?
about 2-3 years
How long does it take for a platypus egg to hacht?
5
Where in the world do the platypus migrate?
Platypus do not migrate. They are solitary animals which stay in one area, as long as food and water is plentiful.
How big is the home of a platypus?
The platypus's burrow can be anywhere between 10 and 30 metres long (up to 100 feet).
