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There are laws about all Australian native fauna, and most native species in Australia are covered by these laws. The purpose of such laws is to protect native species in their natural environment, and to try to secure their survival in the future.
Specifically in the case of the platypus, in the late 1800s-early 1900s, platypuses were hunted extensively for their velvety pelts, and the species came perilously close to extinction. A similar situation happened with the koala. The situation was dire enough for authorities to recognise the necessity to bring in legislation to protect native wildlife, so that mire species would not become extinct.
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Are platypuses protected by strict laws?
Yes - platypuses are protected, and heavy penalties apply if people flout the laws.
How many platypuses are killed?
It is not known how many platypuses are killed each year, but it is not as many as there used to be. Platypuses are no longer hunted for their pelts, and fewer of them are drowned in fishing nets as laws have come into effect to help protect them more. Floodwaters kill platypuses - they are mammals, and must breathe air, and young or weak platypuses can quickly drown in fast-moving floodwaters.
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.
