Adaptations

__How does a Platypus Protect Itself?__
A male Platypus has a poisonous claw-like spur on its hind legs.

__Special Adaptations__
A platypus' tail can store fats for later use. A platypus can move through the water by moving its tail and its webbed feet. It breathes through its nose and mouth, just like humans. The spur, mentioned above, is used to wound prey or for protection, and in the mating season, it is used to show off dominance. Another adaptation is when a platypus dives into the water, its eyes, ears, and nostrils close. This can help keep the platypus underwater for a very long time.