Why do platypus live alone?

Answer 1

The platypus lives on its own most of the time. It is a solitary creature and tends to live alone. It only lives in a family group while the mother raises the young. The male takes no part in this, and remains solitary, except for during breeding season.

Answer 2

Platypuses are, by nature, solitary animals. There does not need to be a reason.

Answer 3

A young platypus is weaned by about four months. Usually by this age it has also learned to hunt for itself, so it is able to live on its own.

Answer 4

Platypus babies suckle from their mother for 3-4 months. They ate then taught how to look for food in the water. They may stay with their mother for up to 18 months.