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Not at all. As of 2016, platypuses are not even endangered. The platypus is a protected species, and its current conservation status is Least Concern.
The platypus is one of a group of animals called monotremes - mammals ( as they suckle young with milk and have fur) in all descriptions, except that instead of giving birth to live young, they lay eggs like reptiles or birds. Another monotreme is the Echidna or 'spiny anteater'.
Platypuses are, however, notoriously shy, and are found only in Australia. They are found right along the eastern coast of Australia, from the tropical and sub-tropical rainforests of the north, through the alpine region of New South Wales and Victoria, and down throughout the island state of Tasmania. They are found only in freshwater lakes, creeks and rivers.
Platypuses are evasive creatures, essentially nocturnal, and often difficult to find. Whilst scientists have had difficulty conducting research on platypuses, due to their evasiveness, they are certainly not extinct. It is believed that now, despite the downturn in the platypus population in the first half of the 20th century, platypus numbers are approximately what they were prior to European settlement. They are protected by law, and opportunities for viewing them are strictly controlled. To see them you must keep well back from the water, and on no account let yourself be silhouetted against the sky. Use binoculars, look for a disturbance on the surface, then watch the Platypus swimming away from it just below the surface.
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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.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of platypuses laying eggs?
a disadvantage is that there will be more platypuses and the advantage is that they will not be extinct.
How long ago did duck bills go extinct?
"Duckbill" is not the correct term; nor are they extinct. Platypuses are not even classified as endangered in 2014.
Are Tasmanian tigers monotremes?
No. The now-extinct Tasmanian Tiger, more properly known as the Thylacine, was a marsupial. The only known monotremes are platypuses and echidnas.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
