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Nothing is causing the platypus to become extinct. Platypus numbers in the wild are much the same as they were prior to European habitation of the Australian continent. However, platypuses were in danger of extinction in the early twentieth century due to hunting for their fur and pelts, but since becoming a protected species, numbers have increased (except in South Australia). Platypus were also in danger from fish-netting, as they became entangled in the nets and died, but this is also less of a problem in modern times.
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Is any species of platypus going extinct?
There is only one species of platypus - ornithorhynchus anatinus - and it is not going extinct. Though elusive and rarely seen, platypus numbers are believed to have recovered to about e same population as they enjoyed prior to European settlement. Protective legislation has done much to ensure the platypus does not become extinct.
What is causing Dugongs to become extinct?
Mankind.
What did they do with the platypus?
Platypi are NOT extinct
What is causing the ocelot to become extinct?
Ocelots are not endangered species.
How long ago did qauggas become extinct?
they aren't extinct they are actually causing many problems because there are too many of them
Why do some animals become extinct?
Animals can become extinct for a wide variety of reasons. The most common reasons are the following:DiseaseOver-HuntedGenetic Similarity (causing sterility and disease)
What sort of animals are being extinct?
animals that are going extinct are the platypus and also the Dhole. not to forget the Siberian tiger
How do you become a platypus?
You can't become an actual platypus. Unfortunately, that requires different DNA. However, I am sure that you could find a Platypus costume if you want to commune with your inner platypus.
How did the platypus become so famous?
Perry the Platypus brought fame to the Platypus species with the success of Phineas and Ferb.
Is the platypus almost extinct?
No. The platypus is neither "almost extinct", nor "endangered". It is one of the few Australian animals which has made a remarkable comeback from near-extinction early in the twentieth century, to reach around the same population as it had prior to European settlement.
Are there any extinct types of platypus?
Yes. Fossil evidence has shown that there was once a giant species of platypus which had teeth, unlike modern platypuses which only have grinding plates. This giant species was very similar to the modern platypus in every other way.
How did emus become extinct?
They are not extinct.
