10 Interesting Fact About Platypuses

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• Platypus is the only mammal that lay eggs and breastfeeding.
• They have beaks like ducks, tails like beaver, and legs like ostrich.
• Platypus does not have nipples, so they breastfeed through pores on their skin.
• They can capture prey by using their unique electrosensorics.
• Platypus produces toxins in their hind legs which can cause severe pain in humans.
• They can store air in their hair, allowing them to float in water for hours.
• Platypus can swim with their eyes, ears, and nose closed, relying on their electrosensorics to find prey.
• Platypus is a very shy animal and difficult to find in the wild.
• They can swim at speeds of up to 6 miles per hour.
• Platypus is classified as a species of endangered due to loss of their habitat and other human activities.