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Yes. On average, platypuses can hold their breath for up to two minutes when hunting underwater, or longer if they remain still. However, in flood times, platypuses have been known to drown - particularly baby platypuses - when they are swept out of their burrows by floodwaters.
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What is the state that the platypus lives in?
The platypus lives in its native habitat in the following Australian states:QueenslandNew South WalesVictoriaTasmaniaThere is some debate as to whether it is still found in the far east of South Australia, in the upper reaches of the Murray River. Increasing salinity levels have encroached upon the platypus's habitat in the Murray.
What do penguins do that platypus can't?
penguins swim and platypus's don't
How does a platypus travel?
The platypus walks with a "waddling" movement.
Does the Murray river have a nickname?
The Murray River's nickname is the Mighty Murray.
Does a platypus jump into a river?
No; but the platypus does dive into water.
How do platypuses swim with a beaver tail?
They don't. Platypuses swim with a platypus's tail. The beaver's tail is broader and flatter than a platypus's, and covered with special scales. The platypus's tail is covered with dense fur.
Where are the most declining areas of the platypus?
Probably the area which has seen the most decline of the platypus is in South Australia. Platypuses could once be found in the east of the state, but they have almost disappeared from this region due to increased salinity levels of the Murray River.
What is the load of the Murray-Darling River?
There is no such river as the Murray-Darling River. The Murray River and the Darling River are two separate, individual rivers.
What is the shape of the platypus?
Like many semi-aquatic mammals, the platypus has a streamlined body. This enables the platypus to swim and dive faster.
On what river was the Murray Dam built?
on the Murray river
What is the river that joins the Murray River from the north?
The Darling River joins the Murray River from the north at the town of Wentworth. It is the major tributary of the Murray River.
How does platypus fur adapt to the water?
They swim alot
