Platypus Argumentative Essay

A platypus… isn’t it an odd creature? After all, a platypus is like an odd mixture of many animals that have evolved during time, so it’s weird looking. In my opinion, I think a platypus is a great animal since it’s unique and they’re adorable… in my eyes at least. I chose a platypus as my animal for the Geometric Shapes Project because I used to watch a show with a platypus being a secret agent and wearing a sombrero, and I found that adorable. In my opinion, I think that platypuses are odd, so it matched my personality perfectly―if that makes any sense. Although I may not admit it, a platypus matches my description and I think it’d be a great animal for a project like this. After all, I’m weird and so is a platypus. Platypuses are strange animals, but they have extraordinary attributes, as well. Platypuses weren’t discovered until 1796, when it was seen by a European. Some say that they would’ve been discovered before, if they weren't so hard to find or research on, due to the fact that they’re aquatic animals, they may have avoided contact with humans before. These aquatic animals can live up to thirteen years in their wet, cold, or warm habitats. Platypuses are mostly located in streams, ponds, lakes, and rivers, which is easier for them to search for food―since they’re diet are freshwater shrimps, crayfish, insect larvae, worms, tadpoles, and small fish. Platypuses have a flattish body shape, a soft elongated―other word for unusually long―snout …show more content…
Having a pet like that would be great, unfortunately, it’s illegal to keep a pet platypus. Although, I’m happy to choose a unique animal like this for my project, even if it was a strange choice, it’s best to choose something that someone else hasn’t chosen. In my opinion, I guess a platypus was a weird choice of an animal, but I’m glad I chose something challenging―I guess you can say. After all, a platypus is pretty weird