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With its streamlined body and waterproof fur,
the platypus is a master hunter. This unusual
mammal’s most curious feature is the duck-like
bill, which locates prey with absolute accuracy.
A flat tail helps
the platypus to
steer as it glides
through the water.
A platypus
A sharp spur on the ankle hunts without
of this male platypus links sight, smell,
to a venom-releasing gland, or sound, using
which can be used to attack its bill to
rivals in the mating season.
detect prey.
What mammal has
a duck-like bill?
The duck-billed platypus uses extraordinary
methods to find food, using its super-sensory
bill to detect underwater prey.
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