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Platypuses cannot tolerate heat, but they can survive cold conditions quite well.
Platypuses can live in temperatures that drop to below 0 degrees Celsius in Tasmania in winter, or reach in excess of 35 degrees Celsius during the Summer. The reason platypuses can tolerate such a wide range of air temperatures is that both the water temperature and that of their burrows tends to remain a constant 18-20 degrees Celsius, despite the air temperature outside.
The platypus has quite low body temperature - 32 degrees Celsius compared to Man's average of 37 degrees. this helps it to conserve energy when swimming in cold water. Its fur is specially designed for insulation. It also has an efficient heat exchange system whereby cooled blood which returns to the platypus's heart from its extremities (i.e. legs and tail) absorbs warmth from blood being pumped from the chest. Problems occur when the platypus becomes too hot. It becomes lethargic if water temperatures reach 29 degrees, and if it is exposed to air temperatures of 35 degrees or higher for 15 minutes or more without being able to submerge in cooler water, it can lose consciousness. This means that, if prolonged drought causes a platypus's creek or river to dry up, it may well not survive moving to anther location.
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Do platypuses maintain a constant body temperature?
Yes. Being warm blooded mammals, not cold-blooded reptiles, platypuses do maintain a constant body temperature.
Do parasites affect the platypus?
Yes, usually the common tick feasts upon the blood of this animal
What are the special health problems for platypus?
Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
What is a platypus endangered from?
The platypus is not "endangered" from anyone or anything. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects. They have disappeared from South Australia. Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
Does the Temperature of a poached egg affect it?
Yes. The temperature at which the poached egg is cooked will affect its consistency. The temperature at which the poached egg is served will affect its taste.
Why was the platypus put on the endangered list?
The platypus is not on the endangered list. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects. They have disappeared from South Australia. Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
What are three reasons the platypus became endangered?
The platypus is not endangered. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects. They have disappeared from South Australia. Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
How does the angle of the light affect the temperature of a surface?
How does the angle of light affect the temperature of a surface?
Is a platypus an ectotherm or endotherm?
The platypus is a warm blooded, egg laying, semi aquatic, mammal which means they can generate their own body heat. Being a mammal (specifically, a monotreme), a platypus is warm blooded. All mammals are warm blooded.
Does temperature or time of year affect tanning?
Does temperature or time of year affect tanning time?
