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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 illegal outside Australia?
Platypuses are illegal as pets both outside and inside Australia. Platypuses are very delicate animals, with specialised requirements, and they are extremely hard to breed in captivity.
Are platypuses illegal?
Platypuses are not illegal. They are legitimate members of the animal kingdom. However, it is illegal to keep platypuses as pets. They are protected native animals and very delicate, with specialised requirements. They are extremely hard to breed in captivity.
What are the platypus breed with?
Platypuses breed with other platypuses.
Where do platypuses breed?
Platypuses breed on land. They do not mate in the water.
How many platypuses are killed?
It is not known how many platypuses are killed each year, but it is not as many as there used to be. Platypuses are no longer hunted for their pelts, and fewer of them are drowned in fishing nets as laws have come into effect to help protect them more. Floodwaters kill platypuses - they are mammals, and must breathe air, and young or weak platypuses can quickly drown in fast-moving floodwaters.
Do platypuses breed in water or land?
Platypuses breed on land. They only hunt for food in the water.
Would a Platypus be good for a zoo?
No: platypuses are not a good choice for the zoo. Platypuses need a specialised environment, and there are heavy restrictions on zoos keeping them, along with strict regulations which must be adhered to by any zoo or animal sanctuary. Also, few platypuses breed in captivity. All these are reasons why platypuses are not a good choice for a zoo.
What is a mustangs ability to breed in captivity?
All horses no matter the breed have the capacity to breed in captivity as long as they are reproductively intact.
Are platypuses on a breeding programme?
No. Only two platypuses have ever been known to be bred whilst in captivity. See the related news link.
How often do platypuses reproduce?
Platypuses lay one to three eggs once a year.
Why can't platypuses live in captivity?
Platypuses can live in captivity. There are certain zoos and animal sanctuaries that are permitted to keep platypuses for display purposes, as long as they are properly licenced.However, platypuses are not permitted to be kept as pets for several reasons. They are protected native animals, and there are many native species of Australia which are not allowed to be kept as pets. Further, the needs of platypuses are very specialised. They cannot just be kept in a simple pond. Sanctuaries must construct elaborate platypus aquariums which replicate the conditions under which a platypus lives in its native habitat.
