Test Your Knowledge with the Platypus Quiz: Fun Facts and Insights

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the platypus?

• Ornithorhynchus platypus
• Monotremata platypus
• Ornithorhynchus anatinus
• Platypus anatinus

What type of animal is a platypus?

• Amphibian
• Reptile
• Bird
• Mammal

Where are platypuses found?

• Australia
• Africa
• South America
• Asia

What is the average size of a platypus?

• 10-20 cm
• 41-50 cm
• 31-40 cm
• 21-30 cm

What is the average weight of a platypus?

• 1-2 kg
• 3-4 kg
• 2-3 kg
• 0.5-1 kg

What is the platypus' unique feature?

• It has wings
• It has a long neck
• It has a duck bill
• It has a prehensile tail

What is the purpose of the platypus' bill?

• To help it fly
• To help it catch prey
• To help it dig
• To help it swim

What type of prey do platypuses eat?

• Fish & crustaceans
• Insects & crustaceans
• Plants & birds
• Birds & insects

How do platypuses find their prey?

• By using their sense of smell
• By using their sense of hearing
• By using their sense of sight
• By using their sense of touch

What is electroreception?

• The ability to see in the dark
• The ability to sense vibrations
• The ability to detect electrical fields
• The ability to hear high-pitched sounds

What is the platypus' habitat?

• Rainforests
• Mountains
• Deserts
• Rivers and streams

What is the platypus' lifespan in the wild?

• 6-8 years
• 8-13 years
• 2-5 years
• 14-18 years

What is the platypus' lifespan in captivity?

• 9-13 years
• 6-8 years
• 17 years
• 14-18 years

What is the platypus' reproductive strategy?

• Marsupial
• Egg laying
• Live birth
• Placental

How many eggs does a female platypus lay at a time?

• 4-5
• 3-4
• 2-4
• 1-3

What is unique about platypus eggs?

• They are very large
• They are hard-shelled
• They are soft-shelled
• They are very small

What is a baby platypus called?

• Joey
• Cub
• Puggle
• Pup

How long does it take for a platypus egg to hatch?

• 2-3 weeks
• 3-4 weeks
• 10 days
• 1-2 weeks