Platypuses hunt with electric radar in their bills
Platypuses use an extraordinary electric sense in their bills to locate hidden prey, making these unique egg-laying mammals expert hunters in dark, murky waters.
Platypuses, the unique egg-laying mammals of Australia, find hidden prey using electroreceptors in their bills. These specialized sensors detect the faint electrical signals from muscle movements of shrimp, worms, and insect larvae, even in murky water or complete darkness where vision is useless.
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