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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.
What is one kind of platypus?
There is only one kind of platypus, and that is the species Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
Why does a platypus live?
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Does the platypus live in a pack?
No. The platypus is a solitary animal.
What lives with the platypus?
Platypuses are solitary animals. They do not live with others of their own species; nor do they live with other animals. Other animals which may live in the bushland nearby the platypus's home would include wallabies, koalas, possums, gliders, bandicoots and quolls.
What is the name of the only kind of platypus?
The only type of platypus is simply known as a platypus. Its scientific name is Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
Does the platypus live in India?
No. The platypus does not live in India. It is found only in Australia, specifically, the eastern half of the continent.
What does a platypus not eat?
Platypuses do not eat larger live animals or vegetation of any kind. They hunt for small crustaceans and larvae which live on the bottom of creeks and rivers.
What is the platypus's social organization?
The platypus is a solitary animal. It does not live in social groups.
Does the platypus travel in packs?
No. The platypus does not live or move in packs. It is a solitary animal.
Does a dog live longer than a platypus?
Yes, because dogs live about 15 years while platypus live only about 10.
Is there a map of the platypus's home?
For a map of where the platypus can be found, see the related link.
