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If you're talking about during the ancient to medieval times, than the reason is that it was an easy source of water. Running water was one of the cleanest waters you could drink back then.
For some tribes it was for food. E.g. fish, etc... And for most others they may of used the rivers for ports so they could trade with other tribes or countries.
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What environment does a platypus live?
Platypuses live in bushland and rainforest environments, alongside freshwater creeks and rivers. They do not live in deserts or grassland.
Do platypuses live in ponds or rivers?
Platypuses do not actually live in water at all. They dig burrows alongside the banks of freshwater creeks or rivers, or in the banks of freshwater ponds and billabongs. They live alongside any freshwater water source which also contains its necessary food supply. While they do not live in water, they have to hunt for their food in water.
What cities in Australia do platypuses live in?
Platypuses do not live in cities. They are sensitive creatures that can only live in burrows alongside creeks and rivers in unspoilt bushland or rainforests.
Do platypuses live in freshwater saltwater or both?
Platypuses are only able to live alongside freshwatersources such as freshwater creeks and rivers. They cannot hunt in salty water.
What moderntechnology do people use live along rivers today?
people who live along the rivers use there hands and clothes
Do platypuses live in Antarctica?
No. Platypuses can only live in cool temperate to tropical climates, and alongside fresh water sources such as creeks and rivers. There are no creeks or rivers in Antarctica as it is a frozen continent. The only mammals that live anywhere near the Antarctic are marine mammals such as whales.
Do people in Greece live near rivers?
No they live in your mom's bed
Rivers lakes or mountains affect the way people live in the modern US?
Rivers lakes or mountains affect the way people live in the modern US?
What vegetation do platypuses thrive in?
Platypuses do not live in vegetation. They live in burrows they dig alongside freshwater creeks and rivers. These water courses typically support eucalyptus, melaleuca, leptospermum and other native plants of Australia.
How rivers useful to people?
Rivers help people for drinking , also making a living washing their clothes and to live a good life
Where are oxbow lakes found?
Usually alongside or near rivers.
Why do people live around rivers?
because the love the water
