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How many entrances does a platypus's burrow have?
A platypus's burrow generally has either one or two entrances.
How long does a baby platypus stay in the burrow?
A baby platypus stays in the chamber of its mother's burrow for about six weeks.
How should a platypus shelter be describe?
A platypus digs a burrow in the riverbank for shelter.
What are the 2 burrows a platypus makes?
A platypus makes just one burrow for shelter, although the burrow may have mire than one entrance. During breeding season, a female platypus will dig a chamber at the end of the burrow, where she lays her eggs.
Is a platypus's burrow sandy or muddy?
Neither. The platypus's burrow is dry earth, dry soil. They do not burrow in sand as it will not support the tunnel. Neither do they dig in mud. Their burrow is dug above the waterline of a creek or river, and remains dry inside.
Where is a baby platypus born?
A baby platypus is hatched in a chamber at the end of the mother platypus's burrow, which is dug into the side of a riverbank.
How big is a platypus's den?
Platypuses do not live in dens, but rather in burrows. A platypus's burrow extends up to 30 metres, or 100 feet, into a riverbank. The burrow is only large enough for the platypus - and snakes - to crawl into. Females have a chamber at the end of the burrow for nesting, but this is just large enough for the female to curl around her eggs.
What protects a female platypus from its predators?
The only thing a female platypus can do to protect herself from platypus is to use her effective hiding strategies. The entrance to a platypus's burrow is disguised by tree roots or overhanging riverbanks, and a breeding female will create several earthen plugs along the length of her burrow to deter predators.
How big is the home of a platypus?
The platypus's burrow can be anywhere between 10 and 30 metres long (up to 100 feet).
Where is a platypus's home?
Platypuses live alongside creeks and rivers through Australia's eastern states. A platypus's burrow is a dry burrow dug into a riverbank or creek bank. The entrance is always above the waterline.
How does the platypus use its adaptations to find a home?
The platypus uses its sharp claws (with retractable membranes) to dig a burrow in a riverbank or creek bank.
What does platypus home look like?
A platypus's burrow is a dry burrow dug into a riverbank or creek bank. The entrance is usually disguised by overhang from the riverbank, or by tree roots and/or other vegetation. They are difficult to see, which is precisely what the platypus wants. Burrows can extend into the soft earth for up to 33 metres (100 feet). The female digs a burrow with a chamber at the end where she lays and incubates her eggs.
