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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.
Does the platypus go alone or with other platypuses?
The platypus is regarded as a solitary animal. They occupy individual burrows, but there may be numerous burrows along riverbanks, making up a small community.
What kind of home do platypus live in?
Burrows that are partly under water.
How does a platypus get shelter from its habitat?
The platypus digs burrows in riverbanks for shelter. the entrance to the burrows positioned about 30 cm above the waterline, and often disguised by overhanging sections of the river bank, or by tree roots.
What nonliving thing does a platypus use for shelter?
For shelter, platypuses dig burrows above the waterline in riverbanks or creekbanks. The burrows are long and winding, usually having a total length of ten to twenty metres. Some platypus burrows have been measured at 30 metres.
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 does a platypus make its house out of?
Platypuses shelter in earthen burrows they dig out of riverbanks.
Can a platypus scratch you?
Platypuses do not scratch people. They do have sharp claws, but these are used for digging burrows.
How big are platyus burrows?
platypus burrows are complicated.they have separate rooms for different jobs.there are two entrances one on land and one under water
What is a warm blooded animal that has fur produces milk swims lives on burrows and lay eggs?
The Australian platypus.
What time does a platypus sleep?
Platypuses are nocturnal, so they sleep during the day. They shelter in burrows they dig in riverbanks.
Are venomous spurs the only defense a platypus has?
Yes. Their ability to dig long burrows give them some protection.
