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All native Australian mammals are protected by law. Therefore, it is illegal to have a platypus as a pet in Australia or any other country.
The average person would not be able to provide the conditions it needs. It would die very quickly as platypuses are highly sensitive to ecological changes.
There are currently no zoos overseas permitted to keep platypuses. Only a limited number of facilities in Australia keep them for either display or research purposes, and there are very strict government controls on the housing and keeping of these monotremes.
What else can I help you with?
Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
How do you spell platypuses?
Platypuses is the correct spelling.
Are there platypuses in England?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else. No English zoos have platypuses either. As of 2013, there are no zoos outside of Australia that have platypuses.
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.
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
Do platypuses get lonely?
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.
What continent are platypuses native to?
Platypuses are native to Australia.
