A male platypus can grow to 50-60 cm in length, whilst the female is smaller, averaging 40-50 cm in length. They are very lightly built creatures, with females weighing as little as 900 grams, and males 1700 grams to 2kg.
Platypuses are mammals; therefore, like all other mammals, the mother feeds her young on mothers' milk. As the young platypuses grow, she introduces them to worms and larvae that she brings back from her creek or river dives.
Generally, eels are not considered to be regular predators of platypuses. However, freshwater eels can grow to a size of 110 cm or more. Platypuses average 40-60cm. An eel could conceivably eat something that was less than half its size.
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.
Platypuses have dense fur.
Platypuses mate on land, not in the water.