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What type of feet does a platypus have?
The platypus has sharp claws on its feet. The feet have a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling the platypus to effectively dig burrows
What are a platypus's claws used for?
Platypuses are unusual in that they are semi-aquatic mammals with strong claws. Platypuses have claws for digging. These claws have retractable membranes between them. The membranes help when they are swimming, and they are retracted when the platypus is digging its burrow for shelter.
What shape is the feet of a platypus?
The platypus has webbed feet, but the webbing is retractable. This exposes the claws so that the platypus can dig burrows.
What kills with poison claws?
The duck-billed platypus.
Are platypuses' webbed feet sharp?
Yes. Platypuses' webbed feet have sharp claws. The claws are to enable the platypus to dig its burrows. When digging, the platypus's webbing retracts to expose its sharp claws, and to protect the webbing membrane.
Does a platypus make tracks?
Yes. A platypus's footprint will show webbing spreading out between 5 claws.
Do platypuses have claws on their webbed feet?
Yes, they do. They need claws to dig. The webbing on a platypus's feet is retractable. This means that the webbing actually pulls back to expose the claws so that the platypus can dig its burrow in the riverbank or creek bank.
Do platypuses have claws?
Yes. Platypuses have claws for digging. These claws have retractable membranes between them. the membranes help when they are swimming, and they are retracted when the platypus is digging its burrow.
Can the platypus animal fly?
Yes. The platypus needs sharp claws to dig a burrow in a riverbank for its home. The claws have retractable membranes between them. These membranes extend when the platypus is swimming and retract when they are on land.
What does the male platypus have on its hind legs that the female doesn't?
Poison claws/spurs.
How does the platypus use its adaptations to find a home?
The platypus uses its sharp claws (with retractable membranes) to dig a burrow in a riverbank or creek bank.
Can a platypus kill a bear?
No. A platypus cannot kill a bear. Not only would it not have the claws, teeth or size to kill a bear, but there are no bears in Australia.
