Duck-Billed Platypus
Note: When referring to the Platypus, reference is to the Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Rhythmic Pattern
A rhythmic pattern displayed by the organism and an explanation of the purpose of this pattern
A rhythmic pattern the Duck-billed Platypus displays is during the mating season where it is looking for a female to mate with. This season usually occurs during August and October. It has been observed that during mating season, the Platypus changes its behaviour towards the females in order to get their attention. The Platypus decides to act differently by rolling sideways, diving, touching them and grasping on a females tail with its bill. This occurs several times during mating season in order to attract females. Once they are attracted, they mate and the female becomes pregnant. The new mother then builds a borrow for its baby and when it is born, it suckles on the milk from its mother. This pattern occurs every mating season and its purpose is for the male to find a female to mate with.
A rhythmic pattern the Duck-billed Platypus displays is during the mating season where it is looking for a female to mate with. This season usually occurs during August and October. It has been observed that during mating season, the Platypus changes its behaviour towards the females in order to get their attention. The Platypus decides to act differently by rolling sideways, diving, touching them and grasping on a females tail with its bill. This occurs several times during mating season in order to attract females. Once they are attracted, they mate and the female becomes pregnant. The new mother then builds a borrow for its baby and when it is born, it suckles on the milk from its mother. This pattern occurs every mating season and its purpose is for the male to find a female to mate with.