How long does it take a baby platypus to hatch?

Answer 1

Platypuses are one of only two types of mammals to lay eggs. Fertilised platypus eggs stay in the mother's body for around 28 days. The egg is incubated by the mother curling around it and keeping it warm and dry in the chamber of the burrow for another 10 days.

Answer 2

Fertilised platypus eggs stay in the mother's body for around 28 days. After being laid, the egg is incubated by the mother curling around it and keeping it warm and dry in the chamber of the burrow for another 10 days.

Answer 3

It is uncertain what is meant by "fully develop".
Platypuses are one of only two types of mammals to lay eggs. Fertilised platypus eggs stay in the mother's body for around 28 days. The egg is incubated by the mother curling around it and keeping it warm and dry in the chamber of the burrow for another 10 days. platypuses reach reproductive age at around two years old.

Answer 4

Adulthood in animals is generally determined to be when the young platypus can reproduce. This occurs at about 2 years of age in platypuses.

Answer 5

Platypus eggs develop for 28 days within the mother's body before being laid. After laying them, the mother curls her body around the eggs to incubate them for another ten days.

Answer 6

Platypus babies can live independently of their mother after 8-9 months. They are considered adult at age 2.

Answer 7

Adulthood in animals is generally determined to be when the young platypus can reproduce. This occurs at about 2 years of age in platypuses.

Answer 8

A platypus is considered a mature adult when it reaches reproductive age. This occurs at around age 2.