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is an extraordinary animal. It is very unique because there aren’t may animals like it. Platypus can be found along the eastern coast of Australia, in its rivers, streams and lakes. can also be found on the island of Tasmania and as far north as Queensland. ....

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.... the river bank. There are two different types of burrows, dwelling burrows, and nesting burrows. The nesting burrows are used for rearing young, and the other dwelling burrow is used by both sexes as a place to rest, sleep and eat. Burrows have a problem with maintaining a flow of air through them. If a platypus stays in a burrow for too long it will begin to use up its supply of oxygen. The nesting burrow has an entrance above water level to increase oxygen supply, whereas the dwelling burrows are located below water level. has a bill like a duck, and a tail like a beaver. Some believe it is a cross between a duck, beaver, and fish. lays ....