The platypus lives in rivers, lakes, and tunnels in soil in Australia. It is carnivorous and eats insects, worms, crustaceans, and drinks freshwater. It is covered in fur, measures around 40 cm long, and can weigh between 2 to 4 kg. It has an average lifespan of 15 years. The platypus lives in clean lakes but is losing habitat due to pollution. It enjoys basking in the sun but will enter water to cool off when it is very hot. Its main enemy is humans. The platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs, which have an incubation period of 10 days and usually results in 2-3 offspring. Pollution has destroyed a significant platy