Platypuses are most active at night and during twilight hours. They spend daylight resting in burrows dug into riverbanks. Nocturnal activity reduces predation and competition for food. They rely heavily on their electroreception during night hunts. Seasonal changes influence activity patterns. Nighttime hunting aligns with insect and crustacean behavior. Burrows also provide temperature regulation and safety.
Nocturnal habits reduce exposure to predators and human disturbance.
Activity patterns affect ecological interactions in rivers and streams.
Studying nocturnal behavior informs conservation and habitat management.
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