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What level is platypus's endangered status?
The platypus is not on the endangered list. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law.
What types of platypus are endangered?
There is only one type of platypus, ornithorhynchus anatinus, and it is not endangered. The platypus is natve to Australia, and the Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the platypus as "least concern".
What is the current endangerment status of the platypus?
The platypus, although found only in the country of Australia (which includes the island state of Tasmania) is not endangered. It is not listed on the IUCN Redlist (endangered species list). The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects.
Can a platypus live in Louisiana?
The platypus is not indigenous to Louisiana, so it would naturally not be endangered there. In fact, the platypus is not endangered anywhere in the world. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern".
Is the playpus endangered?
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Should the platypus be saved?
Whilst the platypus is not actually endangered, it should still be preserved. There is no other animal like them on Earth.
Is the Daintree rainforest platypus endangered or threatened?
Platypuses are neither endangered nor threatened. The platypus which lives in the Daintree rainforest is exactly the same as the platypus of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, as there is only one species of platypus.The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern".
Category of endangerment for a platypus?
The platypus is not endangered. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law
Why was the platypus put on the endangered list?
The platypus is not on the endangered list. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects. They have disappeared from South Australia. Tasmanian platypuses are subject to a disease caused by the fungus Mucor amphibiorum, which has fortunately not migrated to the mainland. Affected animals often develop skin lesions or ulcers, and the biggest threat to their survival arises from secondary infection. This can affect the platypus's ability to maintain body temperature and to hunt properly for food on the bottom of rivers and creeks.
How long has the platypus been threatened to be extinct?
The platypus is not listed as endangered. Platypus do not yet even qualify as threatened, although they are unofficially "vulnerable". Although very delicate creatures, sensitive to ecological changes, pollution and habitat loss, their distribution is still much the same as it was prior to European settlement, apart from in South Australia where they were wiped out last century (like many native species), being hunted for their fur. The platypus is now a completely protected species.
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Why is the playpus endangered?
The platypus is considered to be endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution of waterways, and prey depletion. Climate change and drought are also contributing factors to their declining population numbers. Protection and conservation efforts are important to help ensure the survival of the platypus.
