A platypus could only kill a baby or toddler, and children of this size would be unlikely to interfere with a platypus enough to be spurred with the venom.

Oct 6, 2023 · Platypuses, especially small ones, can be eaten by a variety of predators including spotted-tailed quoll, dingo, feral cat, goannas, water rats, owls and pythons. The platypus is midway …

Oct 8, 2023 · The platypus is uniquely adapted to live in a semi-aquatic environment. It has:Webbed feet with a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively …

Oct 8, 2023 · The platypus is a monotreme, and of the order monotremata.Together with the short-beaked and long-beaked echidna, the platypus is one of the few egg-laying mammals in the world.

Jan 3, 2023 · The platypus has a unique combination of both mammalian and reptilian features, and the way its respiratory, digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems work together is no exception. Its ...

Oct 8, 2023 · The platypus is not endangered. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but …

Oct 8, 2023 · What else can I help you with? Does a platypus jump into a river? No; but the platypus does dive into water.

Oct 8, 2023 · The platypus is quite unique and is not closely related to any other animal. It belongs to the order monotremata, as does the echidna (sometimes known as the spiny anteater), which is its only ...

May 22, 2024 · The hearing frequency of a platypus ranges from about 1 kHz to 3 kHz. They have sensitive hearing adapted for detecting prey, especially in aquatic environments.

Nov 15, 2022 · What is a platypus's offspring? The young of a platypus is not given any specific name, and it is certainly not a "puggle", as some websites proclaim. Although 'puggle' is a common name, it …