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The platypus has always been in Australia. There is fossil evidence to indicate that its ancestor, a larger creature with teeth instead of grinding plates, was once found on the continent.

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What region on the planet did the platypus come from?

The platypus is found only in Australia. Specifically, it is found through eastern Australia, including the island state of Tasmania.


What countries do platypus come from?

The platypus is found only in the country of Australia, including its southern island state of Tasmania.


Where is the platypus found in Western Australia?

The platypus is endemic to eastern Australia. It is not found in Western Australia at all.


If the platypus lived in eastern Australia what adaptations would it not need?

The Platypus does live in Eastern Australia


Did the platypus get shipped from Britain to Australia?

No. The platypus is native to Australia. There have never been platypuses in Britain.


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The platypus is called the platypus wherever one happens to be in Australia.


Which region does the platypus belong to?

The platypus is found in eastern Australia.


Is the platypus one of the native animal of Australia?

Yes. The platypus is certainly one of Australia's native animals.


Who discovered the platypus?

The platypus was found by European settlers in Australia in the 1700s.


Is a Platypus an Australian mammal?

Yes. The platypus is native to Australia alone.


Where did the platypus originate?

The platypus originated from, and is native to, Australia. It is not found in any other country. It is endemic to Australia's eastern states, including the southern island state of Tasmania.


What is the platypus' country of origin?

Australia.They come from Australia. They lived for about 20 years before they became extinct. Its quite shocking that the TV show "Phineas and Ferb" used Platypus as their pet.