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Electroreceptor bill. Sharks use electroreception to find prey by sensing the electricity animals have in their body. Monotromes (mammals that lay eggs) including platypuses and echidnas, are the only mammals with the same ability, and the platypus is the strongest. Closing its eyes and nose when it dives, the platypus relies almost entirely on electrolocation and touch to find the tasty crustaceans it snacks on.
Full Answer. When the platypus is ready to lay eggs, it will build a mud block to keep predators out of its den while it lays the eggs and incubates them. This takes place a few weeks after mating. Like chickens and other birds, the platypus keeps its eggs warm for about 10 days until they hatch. After the chicks hatch, it feeds them until they are about 3 months old. Their diet consists of the mother's milk secreted through the stomach until they can go on their own to find a variety of food sources.