PLATYPUS: a mystery of nature By: Marshall Lockard Mrs. Stumbo 2 nd Grade.

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PLATYPUS: a mystery of nature By: Marshall Lockard Mrs. Stumbo 2 nd Grade

Where it Lives Australia

Habitat Edges of streams, rivers, and lakes

Diet Worms Insects Fish eggs Water plants Other small aquatic life

Length Males: average of 20 inches Females: average of 17 inches

Weight Males: up to 4.8 pounds Females: up to 4.4 pounds

Predator Dogs Cats Big birds of prey Foxes Owls Crocodiles

Animal Classification Mammal It is a mammal because it has fur, and makes milk for the babies

Is it endangered? The platypus is not endangered at this time.

Scientific Name Ornithorhynchus anatinus [awr-nuh-thuh-ring-kuh s]

The End P.S. Platypuses are not secret agents.