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Same reason as humans do. They need their eyes to see.
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Do platypuses have eyes?
Yes, platypuses do have eyes, and they use them whenever they are on land. Platypuses close their eyes when they dive and hunt underwater for food. They do not need to see underwater, as they use the electroreceptors in their bills to detect living organisms underwater.
Can platypuses close their eyes?
Yes. Platypuses close their eyes when they dive and hunt underwater for food. they do not need to see underwater, as they use the electroreceptors in their bills to detect living organisms underwater.
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.
Do platypuses see in black and white?
No. Because platypuses' eyes contain cone receptors, it is believed they can also see colour.
Do platypuses have eyelids?
Yes, platypuses do have eyelids. They close their eyes when underwater, hunting by using the special sense of electroreception in their bill.
How do platypuses find plankton in water?
Platypuses do not eat plankton, so they do not need to find it.
Why do Platypuses need good hearing?
Platypuses have sensitive hearing so they can listen for predators.
What color is a platypuses eyes?
well their eyes can be any color just like us. i have one named spunky and she has light blue eyes!
Does the platypus have blubber?
No, platypuses do not have blubber. In Australia's mostly temperate climate, they do not need blubber.
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.
Can Platypuses be found in the swamp?
No. Platypuses need water which is relatively free of snags and water reeds, in order to swim and hunt effectively.
Is a platypus semi-aquatic?
Platypuses are indeed semi-aquatic. Platypuses live and shelter in burrows dug into dry land, but they need to hunt for their food in freshwater creeks and rivers. Platypuses cannot breathe underwater.
