Both. The platypus has four legs. When on land, it walks. When in water, it swims. Its feet have retractable webbing between the toes. This means it can swim effectively, but it can also dig on land because the webbing retracts to expose the sharp claws.
The platypus walks with a "waddling" movement.
penguins swim and platypus's don't
They don't. Platypuses swim with a platypus's tail. The beaver's tail is broader and flatter than a platypus's, and covered with special scales. The platypus's tail is covered with dense fur.
Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
They swim alot
to swim and
Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
No. When a baby platypus hatches, it is the size of a bean, blind and completely helpless.
to swim more efficiently
It is instinctive for a young platypus to be able to swim when it gets old enough. However, the mother certainly teaches it how to find food.
Yes. Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
sit is to walk