Male lizards have two reproductive organs, called hemipenes. Only one at a time is used during mating. The male simply mounts the female, often grabbing her by the neck or side, and inserts one into her cloaca, then they remained locked together for a while. It is a much less active affair than what is seen in mammals or birds.
Some species lay leathery or hard-shelled eggs, while others give live birth.
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
No. Ocelots are placental mammals, meaning they give birth to live young. The only egg-laying mammals (monotremes) are platypuses and echidnas.
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
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.
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.
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Platypuses have dense fur.
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.