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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.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
