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What do platypuses hate the most?
Platypuses are very shy creatures. It is possible that one thing they would go to great lengths to avoid would be exposure,that is, being out in the open with nowhere to hide.
How do platypuses respond to people?
Platypuses are shy animals which avoid contact with humans as much as possible. When humans approach, they will either disappear into their burrows, or hide underwater. When motionless and avoiding people, platypuses can remain underwater without resurfacing for up to eight minutes.
Do baby platypuses like to hide in their mother's pouch?
No. Platypuses do not have a pouch. Marsupials are the mammals characterised (for the most part) by a pouch on the female's abdomen. Platypuses are monotremes, and do not have a pouch. admittedly, the other monotreme, the echidna, does develop a rudimentary pouch during the breeding season, but the platypus does not.
Why are platypuses a rare Australian animal?
It is not so much that platypuses are rare, as that they are very difficult to observe.Platypuses are not rare, and they are not even endangered. However, they are elusive creatures, shy and inclined to hide, so they are not often seen, even in their native habitat.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How does the platypus hide from predators?
Platypuses dig burrows in the side of riverbanks. The entrance to the burrow may be under an overhanging edge of the riverbank, or disguised by tree roots or other vegetation.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
