The Platypus

A whimsical illustration of a platypus in its natural habitat, showcasing its distinctive features like the duck-bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail, surrounded by a lush, green environment with gentle water streams.

Discover the Wonders of the Platypus

Test your knowledge about one of nature's most fascinating creatures, the platypus! This quiz will challenge you with questions about its unique features, biology, and history. Whether you’re a biology enthusiast or just curious, this quiz is perfect for everyone!

Learn about the platypus’s unique characteristics
Discover surprising facts about its behavior
Challenge your friends and family!

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by SwimmingOtter752

In which Order does the platypus belong?

Prototheria

Monotremata

Prototremata

Metatheria

Who cares for the offspring?

Only females

Only males

Both

None, the eggs are left buried

What is the combined surface of the paws compared to it's body surface?

8.8%

13.6%

22.1%

42.1%

Bonus question (not on poster): When the first individuals were brought to Europe:

Scientists thought the platypus was a hoax, a "collage" of multiple animals

8 escaped and colonised a river in southern Portugal for almost 30 years

No living platypus ever reached Europe as strict conservation regulations only allow transport of dead individuals for museums

They were stolen from the London zoo because their venom was thought to have supernatural properties

The Platypus

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