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It is unknown when the first platypus was discovered, as there are no records to suggest when the original Aborigines cames to Australia. Estimates vary between 5,000 years ago to 40,000 years ago.
The platypus was first discovered by Europeans in 1798. British scientist, Dr George Shaw, was the first European to examine the platypus. It is well-known that he believed the creature to be a hoax, made up of various other creatures. Once Shaw had established that the pelt was real, he named it Platypus anatinus, from Greek and Latin words meaning "flat-footed, duck-like". This was published in "The Naturalist's Miscellany" in 1799.
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What year platypuses become not endangered?
Platypuses have never been endangered. Even when they were close to extinction in the early 20th century, they were not classified as endangered, as this was before official conservation measures were in place.
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.
Are platpuses on the endangered list?
Not at all as of 2013 platypuses are not on that list.
Why are platypuses extinct?
It is not generally known that fossil evidence indicates there were once platypuses in South America, although these creatures had teeth, unlike modern platypuses. It is unknown why platypuses became extinct in South America thousands of years ago.
Why are platypuses soon to be endangered?
Platypuses are not soon to be endangered. Currently, they do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
How long have platypuses been endangered?
Platypuses are not endangered. Currently, they do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
Are platypuses endangered by pollution?
Platypuses do not have an official listing of "endangered", so the answer to the question has to be 'no'. However, they are threatened by pollution, as are all members of the animal kingdom in one form or another. Unlike sea animals, platypuses do not ingest plastic bags and floating rubbish, but they are sensitive to chemical changes in the water in which they feed.
When were platypuses endangered?
Platypuses are not endangered; nor have they ever been categorised as endangered. They reached a state of near-extinction by the early twentieth century, but this was before official protection measures came in, and therefore it was also before conservation status was allocated to certain species. Currently, platypuses do not qualify as threatened, nor Near Threatened, nor prior to 2001 as Conservation Dependent. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
Are Platypuses born naked?
Platypuses are not born. They are hatched. Platypuses are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals. And yes, when first hatched, they are completely furless.
What size are platypuses when they are born?
Platypuses are not born: they are hatched. They are just a couple of centimetres in length when first born.
How much do baby platypuses weigh?
When first hatched, baby platypuses weigh less than a gram.
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.
