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PLATYPUS: a mystery of nature By: Marshall Lockard Mrs. Stumbo 2 nd Grade
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Where it Lives Australia
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Habitat Edges of streams, rivers, and lakes
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Diet Worms Insects Fish eggs Water plants Other small aquatic life
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Length Males: average of 20 inches Females: average of 17 inches
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Weight Males: up to 4.8 pounds Females: up to 4.4 pounds
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Predator Dogs Cats Big birds of prey Foxes Owls Crocodiles
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Animal Classification Mammal It is a mammal because it has fur, and makes milk for the babies
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Is it endangered? The platypus is not endangered at this time.
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Scientific Name Ornithorhynchus anatinus [awr-nuh-thuh-ring-kuh s]
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The End P.S. Platypuses are not secret agents.
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