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A platypus is covered in fur. It has dense, waterproof fur that helps keep it warm while swimming in cold water. Unlike birds, reptiles, or fish, it does not have feathers, scales, or bare skin; instead, its unique fur structure allows it to thrive in its aquatic environment.

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