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Australia has very strict controls on the keeping of platypuses for either display purposes or research. Even within Australia, there are very few sabctuaries where platypuses are permitted to be kept - so controls are even stricter for overseas zoos.
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Are there platypuses in Australian zoos?
Yes there are Platypuses in some Australian zoos and animal sanctuaries, but there are strict regulations on these places keeping platypuses.
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.
Is it possible to find a live platypus in the US?
No. There are not believed to be any platypuses in zoos outside of Australia. Even in Australia, there are strict limits on the numbers of universities, zoos and sanctuaries which are licensed to keep platypuses for either display or research purposes.
Does France have platypuses?
No. France has no platypuses, either in the wild or in any zoo. There are currently no platypuses in zoos outside of Australia.
Do platypuses breed when in captivity?
Rarely. Very few zoos or sanctuariies have successfully bred platypuses in captivity. One of Australia's premier zoos, Taronga Zoo, only achieved success breeding platypuses after twenty years.
Are platypuses easy to look after?
No. Platypuses are wild animals with specialised needs. Very few zoos are equipped to cater properly to their needs, so that is why there are very few in overseas zoos.
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.
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Are there platypuses in Canada?
No, there are definitely no platypuses in Canada, either in the wild or in zoos. Platypuses are only found in the eastern half of the Australian continent, including Tasmania.
Why arent moose in zoos?
There are moose in a few zoos, although mainly in America. They are rare in zoos but have appeared occasionally. Zoos that have them include the Toronto Zoo and the Minnesota Zoo.
Can platypuses live in Wisconsin?
No. Platypuses are uniquely adapted to live in the country and continent of Australia.
Where to get a female platypus?
Platypuses are a protected native species, and are not permitted to be kept as pets. Only a limited number of zoos and universities have licences for research or display of platypuses.
