Oct 8, 2023 · Yes, but a young platypus feeds differently to either marsupials or placental mammals. The mother has large glands under the skin from which she secretes the milk. The …

Jan 3, 2023 · The platypus has a unique combination of both mammalian and reptilian features, and the way its respiratory, digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems work together is no …

Mar 10, 2025 · A platypus has dark brown fur over most of its body, with a grey undercoat. Its belly is gold-coloured or silky grey. Its feet are dark brown to black, and its bill is a slate grey …

Oct 6, 2023 · Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal (it finds its food in water but it lives on land) found in Eastern Australia.Specifically, the platypus is a monotreme, which is an egg-laying …

Oct 8, 2023 · Adult male platypuses have venomous (not poisonous) spurs on their ankles. Through these spurs, they can deliver a venom strong enough to kill a small dog, and to cause …

Oct 8, 2023 · The platypus is uniquely adapted to live in a semi-aquatic environment. It has:Webbed feet with a retracting webbed membrane which can expose the claws, enabling …

Oct 9, 2023 · The platypus's tail is used as a rudder, for steering when it is swimming, but it also stores fat. A thicker tail is the sign of a healthier platypus.

Oct 8, 2023 · What else can I help you with? Does a platypus jump into a river? No; but the platypus does dive into water.

Oct 8, 2023 · The only mammal which shares the platypus's immediate environment is the water rat: platypuses and water rats are the only mammals which live in burrows in freshwater …

Oct 8, 2023 · Platypuses have few predators in the wild, because they mainly hunt underwater and live in hidden shelters, from tropical north regions to the sub-alpine areas of southern …