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Platypuses are not endangered, and they are not listed on the IUCN Redlist (endangered species list); nor are they listed as endangered in Australia.
In the past, the platypus came close to extinction, being particularly prized for its fur. It is now protected by law in the National Parks and Wildlife Act of 1974 (from hunters and fishermen), and the population has grown back to a healthy size. However, there are concerns regarding the destruction of their habitat and awareness of this problem is increasing. The use of fishing nets is still something of a problem, even though it is illegal now to use fishing nets in freshwater rivers and creeks, as the platypuses can become entangled.
Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
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What year platypuses become not endangered?
Platypuses have never been endangered. Even when they were close to extinction in the early 20th century, they were not classified as endangered, as this was before official conservation measures were in place.
Are platypuses endangered by pollution?
Platypuses do not have an official listing of "endangered", so the answer to the question has to be 'no'. However, they are threatened by pollution, as are all members of the animal kingdom in one form or another. Unlike sea animals, platypuses do not ingest plastic bags and floating rubbish, but they are sensitive to chemical changes in the water in which they feed.
Why do platypuses need to be in a zoo?
Platypuses do not need to be in a zoo. They thrive in their native habitat, and they are not endangered. Zoos are not good places for platypuses as it is still rare for platypuses to breed in captivity.
Why are platypuses extinct?
It is not generally known that fossil evidence indicates there were once platypuses in South America, although these creatures had teeth, unlike modern platypuses. It is unknown why platypuses became extinct in South America thousands of years ago.
Are platpuses on the endangered list?
Not at all as of 2013 platypuses are not on that list.
Why are platypuses a rare Australian animal?
It is not so much that platypuses are rare, as that they are very difficult to observe.Platypuses are not rare, and they are not even endangered. However, they are elusive creatures, shy and inclined to hide, so they are not often seen, even in their native habitat.
How long have platypuses been endangered?
Platypuses are not endangered. Currently, they do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
Why are platypuses soon to be endangered?
Platypuses are not soon to be endangered. Currently, they do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
When were platypuses endangered?
Platypuses are not endangered; nor have they ever been categorised as endangered. They reached a state of near-extinction by the early twentieth century, but this was before official protection measures came in, and therefore it was also before conservation status was allocated to certain species. Currently, platypuses do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
How do platypuses find plankton in water?
Platypuses do not eat plankton, so they do not need to find it.
Why do Platypuses need good hearing?
Platypuses have sensitive hearing so they can listen for predators.
Why do male platypuses have babies?
Male platypuses do not have babies.Only the female can have young, and she does so by laying eggs. Platypuses are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.
