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What time of the day is the platypus awake?
Platypuses are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night, as well as in the early morning hours, and dusk.
Are platypuses diurnal or nocturnal?
Of the two choices, platypuses are nocturnal, being more active at night than during the day. However, they are crepuscular feeders, meaning they are particularly active diving for their food in the morning and the evening.
Do platypuses spend up to twelve hours a day in water as cold as 0 degrees celsius?
No. While platypuses do spend 10-12 hours a day in water foraging for food, the temperature of the water is not that low. 0 degrees Celsius is the freezing point of water. Platypuses do not live in water that is frozen. Platypuses are most active when the water temperature is from 16-20 degrees Celsius.
How long can platypuses hold their breath?
When actively diving and hunting for food, platypuses can hold their breath for around two minutes. When they are not active, but are perhaps trying to stay unnoticed by predators, they are able to hold their breath for up to eight minutes.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Do platypuses live close to the equator?
No. Platypuses are found only in Australia which, at its nearest point, is still over 1000 km from the equator.Platypuses are less active in water which is warmer. ideally, they prefer water temperatures of between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
