Platypus

Some people may think that the platypus is a weird animal because it is a mammal and it lays eggs, but it is actually really cool. Here are some important facts about the platypus:

The platypus lives in 50 feet long tunnels on the banks of rivers and streams. Also, they use their webbed feet doggy-paddle around and catch one of their favorite foods- shrimp!

This amazing animal has two layers of fur. The first layer of fur doesn’t let water through to the skin, while the second layer is longer and does get wet.

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Can you believe the platypus closes its eyes when it swims? They do!! The platypus also has a bill, not like a bird bill, but it is made of cartilage- like what the tip of our noses are made of.

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Male platypuses have spurs on their back feet. So with one kick, venom goes into whatever it kicked. Its sting is so powerful that it could make a person sick and even kill a dog! This is an awesome animal because it can do things that other mammals can’t.

       

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