Both of these creatures are found in Australia, although there is also a species of bellbird in New Zealand.
Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, and a particularly found in heavily treed areas such as bushland and rainforest.
Bell Miners (Scientific name Manorina melanohrys) are native to eastern and south-eastern Australia. Although these birds make a classic bell-like sound, they are not true bellbirds. The Crested Bellbird, also known as the Crested thrush (Scientific name Oreoica gutturalis), is found almost throughout mainland Australia, except for where the Bell miner is found. It is found west of the Great Dividing Range, through the semi-arid and arid interior to the western coast.
Bellbirds can live up to approximately 8 years,
The Bellbirds was created in 2009.
Platypuses and kangaroos live in Australia
Platypuses can only live in fresh water.
Platypuses are solitary animals and generally live alone.
Platypuses are solitary animals, tending to live alone.
No. Platypuses are uniquely adapted to live in the country and continent of Australia.
Generally, no, platypuses do not live together. They are usually solitary animals. The female and babies may live as a family group until the next breeding season.
No. Platypuses are not found in New Guinea.
Yes. Platypuses can only live in freshwater ecosystems.
No. Platypuses can only be found in Australia. Specifically, they live in the eastern half of Australia.
No. To begin with, platypuses and squirrels live on completely different continents. Platypuses live only in Australia, and there are no squirrels in Australia. Secondly, platypuses do not eat larger live animals. They hunt for small crustaceans and insect larvae which live on the bottom of creeks and rivers.