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The platypus is not endangered in Australia, while the IUCN, or International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, lists the Platypus on its Red List as Least Concern. It is unknown what the actual population of platypuses is. The closest estimate is that platypus numbers are in the low thousands.
Not many surveys of platypus populations have been done, and even those have only been carried out in selected rivers on Australia's eastern coast. Recent research suggests that the average platypus population density along some of the better quality streams in part of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria is only around one to two animals per kilometre of channel. Besides this, the only information available is that, apart from in South Australia where platypuses can no longer be found in the wild, the platypus population is believed to be the same as it was at the beginning of European settlement in Australia.
There also appear to be very few platypuses living in zoos outside of Australia. Even in Australia, a limited number of Australian zoos and universities hold permits to keep platypuses in captivity for the purpose of either display or research.
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Is the platypus population going down?
No. Although they are sensitive creatures, the platypus population today is estimated to be about the same as it was when Europeans first settled in Australia.
Is the platypus poached?
The platypus is not poached. A century ago it was legally hunted, but protection laws have been effective in restoring the platypus population to healthy figures.
Does a platypus live in a population if so what community does it live in?
Platypuses are solitary animals, and do not live in communities.
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 the future of the platypus?
The platypus has quite a secure future. Although vulnerable to habitat loss and changes brought about by human interference, the platypus has enjoyed a resurgence in its population since becoming a protected animal. There are estimated to be as many platypuses now as there were when European settlement started.
Is the platypus decreasing or increasing in number?
Such a graph is not available. It is estimated that platypus numbers are similar today to what they were at the beginning of European settlement. They did decline significantly in the early part of the twentieth century due to being hunted, but laws ensuring their protection have seen the platypus population recover.
What is a platypus's bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
What is Platypus bill?
a platypus's bill is a bill that is on a platypus
Has the population of the platypus increased or decreased over the years?
Once European settlement was established in the Australian continent, the population of the platypus decreased dramatically. Platypuses have velvety fur, and they were prized for their pelts; so much so that the creature was believed close to extinction in the early 20th century. However, once government legislation was put in place to protect Australia's unique fauna, platypus numbers recovered. Being very elusive and shy creatures, there are no population figures available, but numbers are now believed to be around what they were prior to European settlement.
What is the binomial name for the platypus?
Ornithorhynchus anatinusThe original name was Platypus anatinus, from Greek and Latin words meaning "flat-footed, duck-like". After realising that the name "platypus" had already be given to a group of beetles, the scientist involved assigned the platypus the scientific name of Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the first word of which means "bird-like snout".
Is a platypus a hoarder?
No. The platypus is not a hoarder.
Is a platypus a primate?
A Platypus is not a primate.
