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Platypuses have sensitive hearing so they can listen for predators.
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Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
Can platypuses hear?
Yes: when not submerged underwater, the platypus has acute hearing.
Would a Platypus be good for a zoo?
No: platypuses are not a good choice for the zoo. Platypuses need a specialised environment, and there are heavy restrictions on zoos keeping them, along with strict regulations which must be adhered to by any zoo or animal sanctuary. Also, few platypuses breed in captivity. All these are reasons why platypuses are not a good choice for a zoo.
How do platypuses find plankton in water?
Platypuses do not eat plankton, so they do not need to find it.
Does the platypus have blubber?
No, platypuses do not have blubber. In Australia's mostly temperate climate, they do not need blubber.
Why does a Dolphin need good hearing?
cuz they like to make mating calls
What senses would lynx and hares rely on to survive?
Lynxes need keen eyesight and hearing for hunting, and hares need good hearing and smell to know if they're being stalked - and good eyesight to see where they're running.
Is a group of platypuses called a puddle?
No. There is no word for a group of platypuses, as platypuses do not congregate in groups. They are solitary animals. Because they do not form social groupings or families, there has been little need for a collective noun to describe such groups.
Animals that have good hearing?
A dolphin has good hearing
Did the moa have good hearing?
No the moa did not have good hearing
How good are golden retrievers at hearing?
Good hearing.
Why do platypuses need their eyes for?
Same reason as humans do. They need their eyes to see.
