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Platypuses may not be kept as pets anywhere, and that includes their native country of Australia. They are sensitive to environmental changes, and America simply does not have the conditions they need.
Australian marsupials and monotremes are protected by law, and are actually not permitted to be kept as pets anywhere - and this includes kangaroos. Anyone in any country who has so-called "pet" kangaroos and wallabies are actually flouting Australian laws.
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Does America have platypuses?
No. America does not have platypuses. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Are platypuses from America?
Not at all. Platypuses are endemic to Australiaalone.
Does a platypus live in Kentucky?
No. There are no platypuses in Kentucky, or in any other part of North America. Platypuses are not found outside of Australia.
Can you own platypuses in NY?
No. You cannot even own platypuses in Australia unless you have a special licence. A limited number of universities or wildlife sanctuaries have licences to keep platypuses.
Where in America do platypuses live?
No. Platypuses are found only in Australia's eastern states. They are endemic to Australia, including the island state of Tasmania.
Why are platypuses extinct?
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.
Are platypuses illegal?
Platypuses are not illegal. They are legitimate members of the animal kingdom. However, it is illegal to keep platypuses as pets. They are protected native animals and very delicate, with specialised requirements. They are extremely hard to breed in captivity.
Does a platypus live in North America?
No. Platypuses are endemic to Australia, meaning they do not live anywhere else.
What should you feed a platypus?
As platypuses may not be kept as pets, the question is irrelevant. Platypuses feed on tiny invertebrates such as annelid worms, crustaceans and insect larvae. The only places qualified to keep platypuses are some Australian zoos and animal sanctuaries. These places must follow strict regulations for keeping platypuses in captivity.
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.
Where can you keep a platypus?
The average person is not permitted to keep a platypus. Under no circumstances can a platypus be kept as a pet. Some sanctuaries and zoos with special licences may keep platypuses, but the conditions required for survival by this animal mean that the environment constructed for it must be strictly regulated.
How do you own a platypus?
You cannot. Platypuses are protected native species in Australia, and they may not be kept as pets anywhere in the world. A limited number of universities, scientific organisations or wildlife sanctuaries have licences to keep platypuses.
