platypus diet

What feature helps platypuses steer and change direction while swimming?

• Back legs acting as a rudder

• Front feet with webbing

• Venomous spurs on back legs

• Streamlined body

How do platypuses find their food underwater?

• Using their bill to feel

• Using their eyes

• Using their ears

• Using their back legs

What is the primary diet of a platypus?

• Insect larvae, yabbies, small fish, and worms

• Leaves and grass

• Fruits and berries

• Small mammals

Where are platypuses mostly found?

• In freshwater bodies with suitable banks

• In saltwater near river mouths

• In deep ocean waters

• In deserts

What is the normal body temperature of a platypus?

• 32 degrees Celsius

• 36 degrees Celsius

• 28 degrees Celsius

• 40 degrees Celsius

When do platypuses typically breed?

• Between August and September

• Between May and June

• Between November and December

• Between January and February

What is a young platypus called?

• Puggle

• Cub

• Kitten

• Pup