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Platypuses are shy animals which avoid contact with humans as much as possible. When humans approach, they will either disappear into their burrows, or hide underwater. When motionless and avoiding people, platypuses can remain underwater without resurfacing for up to eight minutes.
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Do some people think that platypuses are ugly?
Platypuses are not ugly.
Are platypuses protected by strict laws?
Yes - platypuses are protected, and heavy penalties apply if people flout the laws.
Why do some people say platypuses have six feet or flippers is this true?
Platypuses have just four feet. They do not have flippers.
Do people eat platypus?
No. The Australian Aborigines may have hunted platypuses when they pursued their traditional lifestyle, but no-one else eats platypuses.
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How many people can say they're a platypus?
None. People are placental mammals; platypuses are monotremes.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Do Australians eat platypus?
Australians most certainly do not eat platypuses. Long ago, the indigenous people of Australia hunted platypuses when they still lived their traditional lifestyle. In modern times, while some tribes live semi traditional lifestyles, they do not eat platypuses.
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.
