The platypus walks by moving its four legs from the side of its body like a lizard. Also, because its front feet are fully webbed, the platypus walks on its knuckles to protect the webbing on its feet from getting entangled in obstacles as it walks. (Gorillas and chimpanzees also use this sort of Knuckle-walking).

How does a duck billed platypus walk?

Their front feet have extra skin that acts like a paddle when the animals are swimming. … The animals walk awkwardly on their knuckles to protect the webbing. The bill of a platypus, sometimes called a duck-billed platypus, has a smooth texture that feels like suede. It is also flexible and rubbery.

How long is the platypus walk?

The Platypus Track is a 1.7km loop which starts at the end of Excelsior Avenue Castle Hill near Eric Mobbs Reserve playing fields.