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How long can a platypus hold its breath underwater?
until they die
How long can platypus hold its breath underwater?
until they die
Can the platypus survive inside your home?
No. And you are not permitted to have a platypus for a pet, whether you are in Australia or overseas.
Can platypuses hear?
Yes: when not submerged underwater, the platypus has acute hearing.
Does a platypus attack its enemies?
No. The platypus will avoid its enemies, hiding in its burrow or remaining motionless underwater until the danger has passed. Platypuses are able to hold their breath for up to eight minutes underwater if they are inactive.
What special characteristics does the platypus have that can let it survive in the wild?
The platypus has: * webbed feet with a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows * a flat, beaver-like tail which acts as a rudder in the water * 2 eyelids for protection * its bill is equipped with extremely sensitive electroreceptors to find food such as insect larvae, snails, worms, small fish, and crustaceans underwater * the platypus can remain underwater for between one and five minutes * dense, waterproof fur * the male has a poisonous spur on its hind ankle which is enough to kill a small dog, and effective against predators
How do electroreceptors help the platypus?
The platypus uses the electroreceptors in its bill to find food. It closes its eyes when underwater, and uses its bill to detect movements. Equipped with electroreceptors, the sensitive bill can sense electrical impulses, even the tiniest of movements made by underwater crustaceans.
Does a platypus find food in both water and on land?
No. The platypus is adapted for finding food in the water, not on land. The sensitive electroreceptors in its bill work underwater, not in the air.
What mammal can hold its breath underwater longer than the hippo?
Whales, dolphins, and maybe a platypus.
Can snails survive underwater?
Yes, some snails can survive underwater by breathing through their skin or using a special breathing tube.
What does a platypus use to steer?
The platypus mostly uses its broad, furry tail as a rudder to steer itself underwater. It also uses all four of its feet to propel itself.
Can pubic lice survive underwater?
Yes they can.
