Teks Report

Platypus

General clasification

Platypus is a semi-aquatiq animals are mostly found in the eastern part of the Australian continent. platypus is typical of Australian animals, Although Platypus lay eggs but belong to the class of mammals because breastfeeding her child. Platypus has a beak and webbed feet like ducks.

Platypus weight ranged from under 1 kg up to more than 2 kg. The body length of about 30-40 cm long and its tail about 10-15 cm (males) and 8-13 cm (females). Platypus males up to 3x larger females. Platypus body temperature of about 32^oC. This temperature is lower than most mammals (around 38^oC). Platypus's body covered with brown feathers that keep the body warm. Platypus webbed feet like ducks. Platypus also has a beak like a duck. Part of this is used as sensor organs.

description

Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay, Platypus is a good swimmer and spends much of her time in the water for food .Platipus eat worms, insect larvae ,who dug or swim when he was arrested.

Platypus is also a venomous animal. This can be used in the seizure of territory or fighting battles among friends.

conclusion

  Platypus is a combination of the three animals aves, mammals, reptiles Why?, because this animal is shaped like a duck but breastfeeding her child and platypus is venomous animal and its body is also cold-blooded like reptiles. platypus is an Australian native animals are protected by their country.