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, it’s the only mammal that lays eggs. When they’re not looking for food along the bottom of lakes and rivers, they’re resting in burrows along the water bank.
They have several interesting adaptations, including their flat bills, which help them navigate through debris in the water to find food like insects, shellfish and worms. Their waterproof fur helps keep them warm and dry, despite spending long amounts of time in the water. Another adaptation they have is webbed front feet, which propels them through water. And their paddle-like tail functions as a stabilizer while swimming. For protection, they have venom glands on their hind legs.
They are shy creatures, and typically avoid other platypuses except for mating time. At about four-months-old, platypus offspring leave the nest, venturing out on their own.Skunks are shy and docile animals that are easily startled — and you definitely don’t want to startle one. Preferring to to live alone, skunks are usually only social during mating season. Several females may also share a den during the colder months to stay warm.
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