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Platypuses do not undergo a major seasonal shedding of their fur, but do tend to shed fur after winter each year.
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Is the platypus's fur smooth or rough?
The platypus's fur is smooth and velvety.
Is platypus fur soft?
Yes. Platypus fur is soft and velvety.
Is a platypus's fur covered with oil?
No. On the contrary, the platypus's fur is soft and velvety.
Does a platypus have fur?
Yes. The fur of a platypus is dense and waterproof. At one stage, platypuses were hunted to near-extinction for their fur.
Do the emperor penguins shed their fur?
Okay well the last answer was completely rubbish. Emperor penguins DO shed their fur, they shed their baby fur, the grey fur they have when they are young penguins. As they grow older they shed that fur.
Why does the platypus have fur?
The platypus has fur 1) to keep them warm and 2) because they are mammals and almost all mammals have fur or hair.because its a mammal
What is the body covering of a platypus?
Platypuses have two layers of fur, which is contrary to what some websites will report. The layer closest to their skin is woolly and helps insulate the platypus against the cold water in which they live in the southern states and alpine areas. The outer layer is waterproof.
Is the platypus's feather like the bird's feather?
The platypus has fur, not feathers.
What is a homophone for shed?
A homophone for "shed" is "shred," which sounds the same but has a different meaning.
Will rabbits shed fur if they are scared by a child?
rabbits shed fur when they are scared not necessarily by a child
Does a giant panda shed fur?
No. There are only two kids of pandas that shed fur that we know of.
What color is the head of a platypus?
The colour of the fur on a platypus's head is dark brown.
