An appellate court, commonly called an appeals court, court of appeals, appeal court, court of second instance or second instance court, is any court of law that is empowered to hear an appeal of a trial court or other lower tribunal. In most jurisdictions, the court system is divided into at least three levels: the trial court, which initially hears cases and reviews evidence and testimony to determine the facts of the case; at least one intermediate appellate court; and a supreme court which p
The oldest known platypus in captivity lived to the age of 17, but it is estimated that their lifespan is closer to 10-12 years. Little research has been done on platypuses because they are so elusive. Platypuses start reproducing from around the age of two, and they have been known to still be reproducing at age 9.
Full Answer. When the platypus is ready to lay eggs, it will build a mud block to keep predators out of its den while it lays the eggs and incubates them. This takes place a few weeks after mating. Like chickens and other birds, the platypus keeps its eggs warm for about 10 days until they hatch. After the chicks hatch, it feeds them until they are about 3 months old. Their diet consists of the mother's milk secreted through the stomach until they can go on their own to find a variety of food sources.