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The platypus is native to Australia. It is endemic to the country, meaning it is not found anywhere else.

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How are native species and introduced species related?

Eventually, all native species had to have been introduced sometime. So, native species are introduced species that have been in the ecosystem for a long time, and it and the other organisms have adapted to each other. Eventually, all native species had to have been introduced sometime. So, native species are introduced species that have been in the ecosystem for a long time, and it and the other organisms have adapted to each other.


What is the species that is not native to a ecosystem?

It's an introduced species such as rabbits being introduced into Australia.


Introduced species can have important effects on biological communities by?

Preying upon native species competing with native species for resources displacing native species :)


What is a native sheep to Australia?

Sheep are not native to Australia - they are an introduced species.


Are donkeys an introduced species of Australia?

Yes. Donkeys are introduced, and not native to Australia.


Why is Australia the ideal environment for platypuses?

Australia is ideal for the platypus because there are few natural predators. Apart from pythons, most predators of the platypus are introduced species.


Why are non-native species dangerous to ecosystems?

Sometimes a non-native species can be introduced into an environment as a way to address an environmental problem. Other times these are introduced by accident.


What country can a kangaroo and platypus live in?

The platypus is found only in Australia. Kangaroos are native to Australia as well, but tree kangaroos are found also on the island of New Guinea. Some common wallaby species (which are smaller members of the kangaroo family) have been introduced to countries such as New Zealand and Scitland.


Why are the introduced species causing damage to Australian native animals?

In the first place, introduced species threaten the food supplies of native animals. Introduced species tend to breed more quickly than native species, so they eat more, often razing feeding grounds which would support native herbivores for months by eating vegetation right down to the roots. Secondly, many introduced species are predators, and native Australian animals have not developed effective defence adaptations against predators that are new to them. Introduced plant species tend to spread more quickly through native habitats, killing off native plant species which might provide the natural food of Australian animals.


Is introduced species the same as invasive species?

No, introduced species and invasive species are not the same. An introduced species is any non-native species that has been brought to a new environment, either intentionally or accidentally. Invasive species, on the other hand, are a subset of introduced species that cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health by outcompeting native species or disrupting ecological balances. Not all introduced species become invasive; some can coexist peacefully within their new environments.


What place is the platypus native to?

The platypus is native to Australia. Specifically, it is native to the eastern states.


What species is a platypus from?

A platypus is an egg laying mammal, or monotreme. Its actual species name is Ornithorhynchus anatinus.