Gallery description : picture of a duckbill platypus
Platypuses are mammals that lead a solitary lifestyle. Scientific name of the platypus is ornithorhynchus anatinus. It comes from the genus of the mammal - ornithorhynchus. 35km/h (22mph) - the speed with which cats can run. Platypuses life span is 15-20 years. The usual weight of ornithorhynchus anatinus is 0.7-2.4kg (1.5-5.3lbs). The size is about 40-60cm (15.7-23.6in).
Facts about platypuss
| Name | Platypus |
| Family | Ornithorhynchidae |
| Habitat | Freshwater creeks, rivers and lakes |
| Scientific Name | Ornithorhynchus anatinus |
| Size | 40-60cm (15.7-23.6in) |
| Top Speed | 35km/h (22mph) |
| Predators | Fox, snakes, crocodile |
| Main Prey | Shrimp, insects, fish eggs |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Colour | Brown, grey, black |
| Genus | Ornithorhynchus |
| Life Span | 15-20 years |
| Average Litter Size | 2 |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Weight | 0.7-2.4kg (1.5-5.3lbs) |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Order | Monotremata |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Type | Mammal |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
Image Details
| Description | Picture of a duckbill platypus. Dr. Duckbill Platypus |
| Width | 1882 pixels |
| Heigh | 1274 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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