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Is a platypus shy?
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What is a platypus shy of?
The platypus is shy of most other creatures larger than itself. Sudden sounds will make it scurry for cover, and it is rarely seen in the wild by humans.
Where is a baby platypus born?
A baby platypus is hatched in a chamber at the end of the mother platypus's burrow, which is dug into the side of a riverbank.
What is a platypus like?
A platypus is a small, streamlined monotreme with velvety fur. It is shy and elusive and difficult to see in the wild.
Does the platypus attack or defend?
The platypus is a shy and solitary animal which only defends itself, never initiating an attack.
How long do baby platypus nurse for?
baby platypus nurse for approx three to four months
How do you stop a platypus from charging?
Platypuses do not charge. They are shy and elusive creatures.
Does a baby platypus know how how to swim when it is born?
No. When a baby platypus hatches, it is the size of a bean, blind and completely helpless.
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 a baby duckbilledplatapus called?
A baby platypus is called a PUGGLE
Can a platypus breathe when it is hatched?
Yes. When first hatched, a baby platypus can breathe on its own.
What do you feed a baby platypus?
you give it milk
