How long have platypuses been around?

Answer 1

Platypuses in captivity have been recorded as living to at least 16 years. However, because they are such reclusive creatures, little research has been done on platypus lifespans in their natural state.

Whilst research has not yet established the life span of a platypus in the wild, it is believed to be about 10 years. It is estimated that, due to predation by goannas and snakes, platypuses in their natural habitat probably live closer to 4-5 years for males and 6-8 years for females.

Answer 2

Platypuses in captivity have been recorded as living to at least 16 years. However, because they are such reclusive creatures, little research has been done on platypus lifespans in their natural state. Whilst research has not yet established the life span of a platypus in the wild, it is believed to be about 10 years. It is estimated that, due to predation by goannas and snakes, platypuses in their natural habitat probably live closer to 4-5 years for males and 6-8 years for females.

The oldest recorded platypus in captivity lived to 17 years.

Answer 3

Because platypuses are such reclusive creatures, little research has been done on their lifespans in the wild. While research has not yet been able to established the life span of a platypus in its natural habitat, it is believed to be about 10 years. It is estimated that, due to predation by goannas and snakes, platypuses in the wild probably live closer to 4-5 years for males and 6-8 years for females.

Answer 4

It is not known how old the platypus is. Fossil remains only indicate that any abcestirs of the platypus were very similar to the animal known today.

Answer 5

The platypus has existed in its current form for thousands of years. Its predecessor was very similar, except for being larger, and having teeth.

Answer 6

long time coming

Answer 7

Since the first one has been here.