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Platypuses do not live in water, but they need water in which to find their food. They can live indefinitely out of the water, but would die within weeks if they could not feed.

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What animals live in water and on land?

frogs, igunas ,crabs ,penguins, seals ,walrus.but penguins seals and walrus mainly live ubove ground.aligators i think.


What type of vertebrate group is the platypus in?

The platypus is in the mammal classification. It is a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.


How much does a platypus weigh and how long is a platypus and how long does a platypus live?

The platypus is quite a small animal. A male platypus is 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 in north Queensland tend to be smaller than their southern counterparts. Some Tasmanian platypus have been known to weigh up to 3 kg. Platypuses in captivity have been recorded as living to at least 16 years. Whilst research has not yet established the life span of a platypus in the wild, it is believed to be about 10 years. It is estimated that, due to predation by goannas and snakes, platypuses in their natural habitat probably live closer to 4-5 years for males and 6-8 years for females.


What are the biome and ecosystem for the platypus?

The platypus lives in Australia, on the banks of freshwater creeks, rivers and lakes. Because it needs fresh water, its biome is not "marine".Within that biome, the platypus can live in a variety of ecosystems within Australia.Platypuses can be found in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate rainforestsThey can be found in wet or dry sclerophyll forest (bushland)They are also found in sub-alpine forestsIt lives in burrows it digs in the banks of freshwater creeks, rivers and dams.


How has climate change affected the platypus?

At this stage, climate change has had little effect upon the platypus. These animals live next to creeks and rivers in bushland and rainforests, and their waterways are more likely to be affected by man's activities such as habitat clearing and the introduction of non-native species. However, as wild weather patterns become more frequent with the natural cycle of climate change, this will affect the platypus. Widespread flooding alternating with years of drought will have an impact on the platypus's survival.