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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoPlatypuses are not extinct. They are not even endangered. They are found near freshwater creeks and rivers throughout eastern Australia.
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∙ 11y agoThere is only one platypus species. It has not become extinct; nor is it even endangered.
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∙ 9y agoPlatypuses are not extinct. They are not even listed as endangered. Their classification is "Secure" in Australia,
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of platypuses laying eggs?
a disadvantage is that there will be more platypuses and the advantage is that they will not be extinct.
How long ago did duck bills go extinct?
"Duckbill" is not the correct term; nor are they extinct. Platypuses are not even classified as endangered in 2014.
Are Tasmanian tigers monotremes?
No. The now-extinct Tasmanian Tiger, more properly known as the Thylacine, was a marsupial. The only known monotremes are platypuses and echidnas.
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 PLATYPUSES born alive?
Are PLATYPUSES born alive?
How were platypuses invented?
Platypuses were not invented. They were discovered by someone.
Where do platypuses come from?
Platypuses are found only in Australia.
Do platypuses have hair or fur?
Platypuses have dense fur.
When do platypuses come out?
Platypuses are nocturnal. They come out at night.
Are platypuses herbivores or omnivores?
Platypuses are considered carnivores.
Do platypuses get lonely?
No. By nature, platypuses are solitary animals.
