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The platypus is a distinct and separate species of its own. It is not now, nor has ever been, a mix of any other animals.

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Does the platypus consist of different animals?

No. When the first stuffed platypus was sent back to England for scrutiny, the animal was believed to be a hoax. However, the platypus is not a mixture, a cross-breed or a genetic mutation. It has always been a platypus.


What animals are in the platypus kingdom?

All animals are in the "platypus kingdom", since the kingdom for the platypus is Animalia, which as you might guess from the name includes all animals.


What animals share the same genes as the platypus?

No animals share the same genes as the platypus. To suggest they do would be to suggest the platypus is a mixture of other animals which, or course, it is not.


What is the animal kingdom for the platypus?

The platypus, like all animals, is in the kingdom Animalia.


Is a monkey a cross breed between a zebra and a platypus?

No because it would probably have a platypus bill and a zebra body Yes, a monkey is a cross breed between a Columbian zebra and a American platypus, Hannah McGlamory! Love, Dixon


What is the cross between a duck and a beaver?

Beavers are mammals and they can't cross-breed with avians like ducks, so technically crossing these two animals is impossible. However, the platypus is sometimes referred to as a cross between a duck and a beaver because of their appearance.


What is the collective noun for platypus?

There is no collective noun for platypus. Platypuses are solitary animals and do not form groups.


Which animals has built-in rubber in its tail?

platypus


What animals hatch from eggs and have hair?

platypus


Which animals can eat a platypus?

Probably sharks


What is the mammal group of the platypus?

The mammal group to which the platypus belong is monotremata.There are only two animals in that group: the platypus and the echidna, and they are known as monotremes.


Is the platypus one of the native animal of Australia?

Yes. The platypus is certainly one of Australia's native animals.