Interesting Facts
- Platypuses have a lifespan of over 10 years in the wild.
- They have several natural predators, such as snakes, foxes, and birds of prey. Platypuses are also susceptible to habitat destruction, but that is at a minimum. They are protected from being hunted.
- Platypuses sleep up to 17 hours per day.
- Platypuses are one of only two mammal species that lay eggs.
- A platypus foraging for food can remain submerged for up to two minutes.