Its biofluorescent fur might help protect a platypus from predators that can see ultraviolet light. It could also just be a trait leftover from the platypus’ distant ancestors.

By waving its head from side to side, the platypus takes in all of this information, making it an efficient predator. Once the platypus detects a creature is nearby, it dives in the ground and ...

Platypus ecologist Joshua Griffiths told Yahoo News it was the first time he'd seen evidence of a snake predating a platypus. "I guess we've always thought large snakes are a potential predator ...

The platypus, a unique egg-laying mammal native to Australia, faces many threats in the wild: climate change, predators, pollution, floods and shrinking freshwater habitats.

Platypus populations have declined & conservationists try to save species. ... ‘Jackpot’ sighting of sea predator known for speaking in clicks thrills boaters off CA . July 15, ...

Platypus populations have declined & conservationists try to save species. ... ‘Jackpot’ sighting of sea predator known for speaking in clicks thrills boaters off CA . July 15, ...

Platypus populations have declined & conservationists try to save species. ... ‘Jackpot’ sighting of sea predator known for speaking in clicks thrills boaters off CA . July 15, ...

The Platypus Rescue HQ at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia, got its first four animals earlier this month. Eventually, it will be able to house as many as 64.

World’s first platypus conservation and research center is open. ... ‘Jackpot’ sighting of sea predator known for speaking in clicks thrills boaters off CA . July 15, ...

World’s first platypus conservation and research center is open. ... ‘Jackpot’ sighting of sea predator known for speaking in clicks thrills boaters off CA . July 15, ...