Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
description of the animal
Appearance
The platypus is a unique mammal with a duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, and otter-like body. It is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.
Distribution
Native to Australia, specifically Eastern Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
They are semi-aquatic and found in rivers, streams, and freshwater lakes.
Behavior
Platypuses are solitary and spend most of their time either in the water or in burrows they dig along the waterbanks.
Diet
They are carnivorous, feeding on aquatic invertebrates, worms, and small fish.
Reproduction
Females lay one to three eggs in a burrow and incubate them by curling around them.
Threats
Threatened by habitat destruction, water pollution, and competition with invasive species.
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