2006-10-01 21:50:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Platydoggy's
2006-10-01 21:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by dunc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
concise.britannica.com/ebc/article-9375432/platypus says:
Large fishes and perhaps snakes prey on platypuses
freespace.virgin.net/g.agnew/details.html says:
"It is unknown as to the extent to which other animals prey on the platypus. Foxes and birds of prey are believed to be two types of animals that use them as a food supply, especially the young platypuses. In the north crocodiles may also present a potential danger to their survival in such areas. In the past, the platypus used to be hunted for its pelt but they are now protected by laws, including the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974"
experts.about.com/q/Wild-Animals-705/Platypus.htm -> "Feral cats may prey on platypuses"
www.crockerfarm.org/ac/gr3/animals/SaraPlatypus.htm says: "The platypuses' enemies are humans, foxes, crocodiles, birds of prey, goannas, carpet pythons, large fish, cats, dogs, and dingoes."
Hope that helps
2006-10-02 05:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by blind_chameleon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are alot smaller than you think, so yes, I agree, some snakes may. And Crocodiles.
Also, wild dogs or domesticated animals(ie cats and dogs)
Platypuses can also be called platypii
2006-10-02 05:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by zuj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the answers already given, it seems that the worst enemies of the platypus are nasty creatures imported by Europeans: dogs. which have gone walk about and feral cats. Don't forget man - don't even eat them, but might still capture them, if they think they can get away with it.
2006-10-02 06:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platypus
Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Home: Streams, rivers, and lakes of Eastern Australian coastal regions
Description: Short, dense dark-brown fur, 2 inch wide bill, hairless, webbed feet, flat, furry tail, up to 2 foot long body
2006-10-02 04:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by Miri A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platylesbians.
2006-10-02 04:51:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Platypussy eaters
2006-10-02 04:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hungry Aboriginees and 'Bush Tucker' man
2006-10-02 04:56:13 · answer #8 · answered by david b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog Winston! He will go after anything with four legs, I'm not trying to be smart, HE WOULD, NO KIDDING.
2006-10-02 04:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by soniaatcalifornia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
<>The only predator I could find was crocodile
2006-10-02 04:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋