Predators of duck-billed platypuses include foxes, humans, and dogs (Grant and Temple-Smith, 1998). Others are snakes, birds of prey, feral cats, and large eels (Pasitschniak-Arts and Marinelli, 1998).

Does the platypus have any predators?

Threats. The biggest threat to the platypus is the loss of habitat, especially land clearing and dams that disrupt the natural water flow, and predation. Natural enemies of the platypus include snakes, water rats, goannas, and introduced animals such as foxes, cats and dogs.

Does anything eat the platypus?

Platypuses are eaten by snakes, water rats, birds of prey and occasionally crocodiles. It's likely that foxes, dingoes and wild dogs kill Platypuses that venture on land. They were once hunted for their fur – pelts are both warm and waterproof.