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Platypuses are native to Australia.

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Which continent were platypuses native to that was settled by British criminals?

Platypuses are native to Australia. Australia was originally settled by convicts, marines and officers from England.


Are there platypuses in Canada?

No, there are definitely no platypuses in Canada, either in the wild or in zoos. Platypuses are only found in the eastern half of the Australian continent, including Tasmania.


Can platypuses live in Wisconsin?

No. Platypuses are uniquely adapted to live in the country and continent of Australia.


Were platypuses introduced to Australia?

The platypus is completely native to Australia alone, and not found anywhere else. It has not been introduced to any other country. It is a monotreme, and unique to Australia.


Kangaroos koalas and platypuses a a few of the unique animals that are native to which continent?

These creatures are all endemic to Australia.


Does Venice have platypuses?

No. Venice does not have platypuses. Platypuses are native to eastern Australia, and are not found in the wild anywhere else in the world.


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.


Are there platypuses in Venezuela?

No. There are no platypuses in Venezuela. Platypuses are endemic to Australia alone, and are found only through the eastern half of the continent, including the island state of Tasmania.


Can platypuses live in Michigan?

No. Firstly, platypuses are native to eastern Australia. Secondly, the climate of Michigan in winter would be too cold for platypuses.


Are platypuses found in south Africa?

No, they are native to Australia.


Are platypuses found in China?

No. Platypuses are not found in China or any other region of Asia. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, which means they are not found in any other country or continent at all.


Do platypuses live on the forest floor?

No. Platypuses live in burrows they dig in the banks of creeks and rivers in native bushland and rainforests.