Platypus

= The Important Thing about the Platypus   by Arthur  = = = = Platypus by Arthur = = They can swim underwater. = = they have a long tail like a beaver. = = They have a long bill like a duck. = =It breathes air when its nostrils are out of water.= = it goes in the land and digs a hole = = Males have venomous spurs on there back legs. = = They dive for 20-40 seconds. = = They live near streams & rivers, that are good for burrows. = = It has no teeth. = = They close their eyes and ears when swimming. = = They like worms, insect larvae and shellfish. = =from National Geographic kids=

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