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Why is a platypus diurnal?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 10/9/2023

Most species of Australian mammals are nocturnal, and this is usually an adaptation over time to help them avoid their main predtaors, which are Birds of Prey and snakes.

Platypuses are mainly nocturnal feeders, and can usually only be observed at dawn and the in the very early morning, and dusk/late evening. This behaviour is known as "crepuscular".

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