The Platypus

What classification group does the platypus belong to?

• Marsupial

• Monotreme

• Rodent

• Reptile

Is the platypus a type of mammal?

• Yes

• No

What is the main diet of a platypus?

• Leaves

• Fish

• Insects and aquatic animals

• Fruits

What unique feature does a platypus have on its face?

• A long beak

• A pair of tusks

• A trunk

• Whiskers

Where does a platypus live?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Freshwater lakes and streams

• Ocean

Which country is the platypus native to?

• United States

• Australia

• India

• Brazil

What is an interesting fact about the platypus?

• It can fly

• It has venomous spurs

• It can live without water

• It has fur that changes color

Choose a noun group to describe a platypus's appearance.

• Small, furry creature

• Large, feathered bird

• Slimy, scaled fish

• Tall, leafy tree

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Select an adjective that best describes a platypus.

• Colorful

• Spiky

• Duck-billed

• Transparent

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Which verb best describes how a platypus moves in the water?

• Gallops

• Flies

• Swims

• Hops

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