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Until the early twentieth century, platypus were hunted for their fur. They are now protected by law throughout Australia. Never the less platypus still accidentally caught in yabby traps and drowned and regulations on the use of yabby traps were changed from 1 November 2003 to reduce their impact on native animals.
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∙ 10y agoNo. It is completely illegal to interfere with a platypus in any way. Platypuses may not be kept as pets; nor may they be removed from their natural environment.
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Does man hunt for platypus fur?
Man used to hunt the platypus for its fur, but does not any longer. Platypuses are protected by law, and it is illegal to hunt them or capture them. Due to hunting, their numbers had dropped to alarmingly low levels by the early 20th century, but bringing in laws to protect them certainly saved the platypus.
Is Platypus meat good?
It is illegal to eat platypus.
Can you steal a platypus?
No. This would be illegal, foolish and detrimental to the good of the platypus.
When does a platypus hunt?
Platypuses are nocturnal, and hunt for their food between dusk and dawn.
What does Platypus meat taste like?
It's illegal to eat platypus meat they are endangered.
How do you cook platypus?
You don't. Platypuses are a protected species and may not be hunted or killed.
Where can you sell 10 platypus furs?
It is illegal to own or sell platypus furs. Platypuses are protected animals.
Can you eat a platypus?
No.Whilst the Aborigines no doubt hunted and ate platypuses, it is illegal to eat a platypus now.
How do you domesticate a platypus?
You cannot. To begin with, it is illegal to own a platypus. Secondly, they are innately wild, and cannot be domesticated.
Why did they hunt the platypus?
Platypuses were originally hunted for their velvety pelts.
Is it illegal to hunt mounten garillas?
yes it is illegal to hunt mountain gorilla's they are endangered
Why hunt the komodo dragon?
do not hunt them it is illegal to
