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No. There was a time early in the twentieth century when platypuses were close to extinction, being valued for their pelts. Once they were officially protected by law, their population revived, to the point where their population is believed to now be around the same as it was prior to European settlement of the country.
What else can I help you with?
Is Mexico overpopulated?
Mexico as a whole is overpopulated but Mexico City has about 22 million people living there and it has been overpopulated for about 20-30 years.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Is Nigeria overpopulated or of optimum?
nigeria is overpopulated and not of optimum population because of poor management of resources
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
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.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
