Platypus Quiz

Which of these sentences best describes the Platypus appearance?

• Powerful webbed feet to swim through the water

• Big floppy ears to hear things

• A long bushy tail to bounce with

• Big strong legs to leap high

What classification is the platypus?

• A marsupial

• Reptile

• Bird

• Monotreme

How would you describe the platypus diet?

• herbivore

• omnivore

• carnivore

• insect eater

is the platypus endangered?

• yes

• no

The platypus lives in

• Eastern Australia

• Western Australia

• Tasmania

• New Guinea

The male platypus has a venomous .......

What is the name of the platypus' home?

• Burrow
• Hive
• Den
• Nest

What unique feature does the platypus use to detect prey?

• Sharp vision

• Electroreception

• Enhanced hearing

• Strong sense of smell

How do platypuses reproduce?

• Laying eggs

• Giving birth to live young

• Spores

• Budding

What is the primary habitat of the platypus?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Freshwater bodies

• Open oceans