![]() Common biofluorescent hues include green, red, orange, and blue. From flying squirrels to platypusīiofluorescence is the phenomenon whereby a substance, such as fur, absorbs light at one wavelength and emits it at a different wavelength. “This adds another observation that many animals are biofluorescent, and it opens up questions about what it might mean, if anything, for the species,” says David Gruber, a National Geographic explorer and researcher who studies fluorescence in marine creatures and who wasn’t involved in the paper. The finding expands science’s knowledge of biofluorescence, which researchers are finding to be more widespread throughout the animal kingdom than previously thought. “I was a little flabbergasted to the platypus is biofluorescent,” says study lead author Paula Anich-especially since it’s already “such a unique animal.” In a recent study published in the journal Mammalia, scientists found that when illuminated by ultraviolet (UV) light-a spectrum of light not visible to human eyes-the pelts of platypuses give off a blue-green glow. Now, scientists have found yet another odd trait to add to the list: Fluorescent fur. They also have beaver-like tails and duck-like bills, the latter of which they use to sense prey while hunting at night with their eyes closed. ![]() ![]() Though mammals, these Australian natives lay eggs and sport venomous spines on their rear legs. If you wish to reach out to me - email me directly at for new books on my website: - All released books link to an amazon page for purchase.The platypus is one of the planet’s strangest creatures on several counts. Stay connected on social media - Follow my Facebook page for more releases and info on giveaways: My children's books are full of stunning pictures and include fun facts to hold the interest of children from start to finish. I always preferred to write books that taught my grandchildren things about the world we live in, since I think there are plenty of fairy tales and other fiction to go around. Once becoming a Grandma in 2001, I began writing children's books to read to my grandchildren. Lisa Strattin (1955-) born in Dallas, Tx. Get a Free book when you sign up for my newsletter: Please Click "FOLLOW" above if you'd like to be updated about my latest releases.Īmazon Best Selling Author - a number of my Kid's Picture Books have reached Best-Seller status! Grab your copy NOW by clicking the buy button at the top right of the page. Included in the kids books ages 6-8 paperback version are some coloring pages for your child! Note: This book is suitable for children books ages 6-8 years of age and older, (intermediate readers) although younger preschool children (ages 3-5) will enjoy it if you share it with them. The gorgeous photographs will keep your child engaged from beginning to end. Learn many interesting facts and see some beautiful photographs of the Platypus. This book was a pleasure to write, and knowing that children learn from it made it all worthwhile! If you want to learn about the Platypuses, you will enjoy this book. Packed with facts about the Platypus, your children or grandchildren will enjoy learning from start to finish while they read this book. This educational kids picture book presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the Platypus. ![]() Best-Selling Children's Book author, Lisa Strattin, presents: Facts About the Platypus: A Picture Book For Kids.
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