The oldest known platypus in captivity lived to the age of 17, but it is estimated that their lifespan is closer to 10-12 years. Little research has been done on platypuses because they are so elusive. Platypuses start reproducing from around the age of two, and they have been known to still be reproducing at age 9.
From the time a platypus is hatched, it is called a platypus. It makes no difference whether the platypus is a day old, 17 weeks old or a year old. It is still a platypus. There is no official name for a young platypus. Despite what many websites report, a young platypus is not called a puggle.
the platypus eats because every living thing eats or they will die
The oldest recorded platypus in captivity lived to the age of seventeen years.
No. A female platypus only reaches reproductive age at about two years old.
Yes. By the time a platypus reaches two years old, it has reached reproductive age, meaning it is an adult.
Platypus venom would certainly be enough to kill a snake - but the snake could well inject its own venom in the platypus at the same time.
until they die
until they die
"Old Man Platypus" was written by Australian poet Banjo Paterson and first published in 1905 as part of his collection "Old Bush Songs."
1. It would be highly illegal. 2. The platypus would surely die.
Platypuses reach reproductive age at about 2 years old.
Absolutely not. To begin with, it is illegal, as the platypus is protected by law. Secondly, the animal would quickly die. Platypuses are very sensitive to changes in their environment.