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Little research has been done on platypus vision, and that includes what colours they can see. Platypuses are believed to be able to see colour, as it is known that they do have colour receptors, called 'cones' in their eyes. However, it has not yet been determined which colours they can detect.
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Do platypuses see in black and white?
No. Because platypuses' eyes contain cone receptors, it is believed they can also see colour.
Are platypuses on a breeding programme?
No. Only two platypuses have ever been known to be bred whilst in captivity. See the related news link.
Do platypuses have eyes?
Yes, platypuses do have eyes, and they use them whenever they are on land. Platypuses close their eyes when they dive and hunt underwater for food. They do not need to see underwater, as they use the electroreceptors in their bills to detect living organisms underwater.
Why do platypuses need their eyes for?
Same reason as humans do. They need their eyes to see.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Can platypuses close their eyes?
Yes. Platypuses close their eyes when they dive and hunt underwater for food. they do not need to see underwater, as they use the electroreceptors in their bills to detect living organisms underwater.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Can shrimp see 16 colors?
Shrimp can see 16 colors.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
