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Platypuses live on land but hunt for food in water. Thus, their feet need to be able to be used effectively on both land and in water.
Platypuses have webbed feet with a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows. Their claws are used for digging deep burrows into riverbanks for shelter, and the webbing membrane retracts for that purpose, but spreads between their toes when they need to dive and swim - which they need to do to get their food.
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How are platypuses adapted to rock climbing?
Platypuses do not climb rocks. They are not adapted for rock climbing in any way.
Are platypuses victims of a hoax?
Not at all. Platypuses are uniquely adapted for their environment. It is true that, when the first platypus pelt was sent back England for examination, scientists believed it was a hoax. However, it is not such an unusual creature, as it has very logical and practical adaptations.
Do platypuses have fur on their feet?
Platypuses do not have fur on the actual webbed part of their feet. The fur on their feet reaches to the edge of the webbed part.
Why do some people say platypuses have six feet or flippers is this true?
Platypuses have just four feet. They do not have flippers.
How do platypuses adapt to the changes in their environment?
Platypuses do not readily adapt to changes in their environment. They are particularly sensitive to such changes, and tend to suffer in their hunting skills when their environment is altered.
What color are a platypuses feet?
They are Black.
From what animal do platypuses get their webbed feet?
Platypuses are not a mix of any other animals. The webbed feet they have are entirely their own, and always have been.
Can platypuses live in Wisconsin?
No. Platypuses are uniquely adapted to live in the country and continent of Australia.
How is a dog adapted to its environment?
How is a dog adapted to its environment
How has Chile adapted to their environment?
cacti are adapted to their environment
Is a flower adapted to their environment?
yes a flower is adapted to their environment
Do shrews have web feet?
No shrews don't have webbed feet platypuses and duck do but not shrews
