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Although the Aborigines had known about the platypus for thousands of years, the first sighting of a platypus was only recorded by Europeans in 1797.
The first platypus was found on the banks of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, and its sighting was recorded by Lieutenant-Colonel David Collins (who later went on to establish the first colony in southern Australia). He described it in his "Account of the English Colony in New South Wales" which was published in 1802.
The first European to scientifically examine and describe the platypus was George Shaw, who did so in 1798 and published his account in 1799.
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What year was the platypus found?
The platypus was found in the 1800s .
Is a platypus found in china?
No. The platypus is not found in China. It is found only in Australia.
In what countries is the platypus found?
The platypus is found only in Australia. It is not found in any other country.
Which region does the platypus belong to?
The platypus is found in eastern Australia.
Where is the platypus found in Western Australia?
The platypus is endemic to eastern Australia. It is not found in Western Australia at all.
Who discovered the platypus?
The platypus was found by European settlers in Australia in the 1700s.
Is there a map of the platypus's home?
For a map of where the platypus can be found, see the related link.
What are the platypus's nicknames?
The platypus is sometimes known as the duckbilled platypus, because its bill loosely resembles that of a duck, and is of a shape not found on any other mammal.
What is a platypus nickname?
The platypus is known overseas as the "duckbilled platypus" or just the "duckbill", but in Australia it is just commonly called the 'platypus'.The platypus is sometimes known as the duckbilled platypus, because its bill loosely resembles that of a duck, and is of a shape not found on any other mammal.
What region does the platypus live in?
The platypus is native to the eastern states of Australia, which include Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It is found in freshwater creeks and rivers within native bushland.
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.
Is the platypus an Australian animal?
Yes. The platypus is endemic to Australia, meaning it is not found in any other country.
