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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.
What continent are platypuses native to?
Platypuses are native to Australia.
Why can't platypuses live in captivity?
Platypuses can live in captivity. There are certain zoos and animal sanctuaries that are permitted to keep platypuses for display purposes, as long as they are properly licenced.However, platypuses are not permitted to be kept as pets for several reasons. They are protected native animals, and there are many native species of Australia which are not allowed to be kept as pets. Further, the needs of platypuses are very specialised. They cannot just be kept in a simple pond. Sanctuaries must construct elaborate platypus aquariums which replicate the conditions under which a platypus lives in its native habitat.
What are the characteristics of a platypus's habitat?
Platypuses live in burrows dug into riverbanks and creek banks. These creeks may run through dense rainforest, or through eucalyptus bushland, so the characteristics of their habitat varies, but it is always native Australian bushland. Platypuses generally obscure the entrance to their burrows with plants.
Why are platypuses a rare Australian animal?
It is not so much that platypuses are rare, as that they are very difficult to observe.Platypuses are not rare, and they are not even endangered. However, they are elusive creatures, shy and inclined to hide, so they are not often seen, even in their native habitat.
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.
Do crocodiles love to eat platypuses?
Platypuses have been known to be taken by freshwater crocodiles in north Queensland. Generally, platypuses and crocodiles do not occupy the same habitat, as platypuses require freshwater and Estuarine crocodiles live in saltwater habitats. Also, crocodiles and platypuses only have their habitat overlap in northern Queensland.
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.
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.
Do platypuses live in bogs?
No. Platypuses are native to Australia, and there are no "jungles" in Australia. Platypuses live in burrows alongside creeks and rivers in eastern Australia, including its island state of Tasmania. Thus, their habitat varies. They can be found in tropical rainforests and cool temperate rainforests; they are also found in eucalyptus bushland, both wet sclerophyll and dry sclerophyll.
Are platypuses found in south Africa?
No, they are native to Australia.
Are platypuses still hunted?
Platypuses are no longer hunted; although destruction of their habitat is now a threat to their survival.They used to be but now they aren't.
