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The platypus lives in its native habitat in the following Australian states:
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Tasmania
There is some debate as to whether it is still found in the far east of South Australia, in the upper reaches of the Murray River. Increasing salinity levels have encroached upon the platypus's habitat in the Murray.
What else can I help you with?
Can you name a saltwater platypus?
No. There is only one species of platypus, and it lives only near fresh water.
When was the platypus chosen as the NSW state emblem?
The platypus was selected as the New South Wales state faunal emblem in 1971.
Which state has the platypus as its emblem?
The platypus is the faunal emblem of New South Wales.
Is platypus insect?
It is not an insect. Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal (it finds its food in water but it lives on land) found in Eastern Australia.Specifically, the platypus is a monotreme, which is an egg-laying mammal.
Where does a platypus drink water?
Since a platypus lives in freshwater creeks, rivers and billabongs, it most likely drinks water from these sources.
What animals live in the yarra river?
The Platypus lives in the Yarra River.
What kind of animal is a diplodocus?
A diplodocus is actually a platypus that lives in the ocean.
How does a platypus benefit from the tides?
A platypus does not benefit from the tides because it is a freshwater-dwelling animals. It lives only in freshwater creeks, rivers and ponds.
What is the state emblem for NSW?
the waratah and platypus is the nsw state emblem
If a platypus lives in a zoo where would it most likely be located?
In or near Australia. The platypus, an egg-laying mammal, is native to eastern Australia and Tasmania.
What countries do platypus come from?
The platypus is found only in the country of Australia, including its southern island state of Tasmania.
What is a large water mammal that lives in the amazon river?
a duck bill platypus
