text: platypus questions? 1.  what are more than one platypus called? 2.  are there any platypuses in captivity? 3.  what are male and female playpuse called? bucks, does 1. what are more than one platypus called? platypuses or platypus (not platypi)  2. are there any platypuses in captivity? yes, at least in several australian zoos (see link)   3. what are male and female playpuse called? bucks, does  there doesn't seem to be a special name for those. baby platypuses are called puggles.