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Platypuses can live in captivity. There are certain zoos and animal sanctuaries that are permitted to keep platypuses for display purposes, as long as they are properly licenced.
However, platypuses are not permitted to be kept as pets for several reasons. They are protected native animals, and there are many native species of Australia which are not allowed to be kept as pets. Further, the needs of platypuses are very specialised. They cannot just be kept in a simple pond. Sanctuaries must construct elaborate platypus aquariums which replicate the conditions under which a platypus lives in its native habitat.
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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.
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.
Where do kangaroos and platypuses live?
Platypuses and kangaroos live in Australia
Why are platypuses illegal outside Australia?
Platypuses are illegal as pets both outside and inside Australia. Platypuses are very delicate animals, with specialised requirements, and they are extremely hard to breed in captivity.
What cities do platypuses live in?
Platypuses are not city-dwelling animals. They are sensitive creatures that can only live in burrows alongside creeks and rivers in unspoilt bushland or rainforests. having said that, however, platypuses can be seen in special environments in captivity in two places in the city of Brisbane, Queensland: at Walkabout Creek, at The Gap, and at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at Fig Tree Pocket.
Are platypuses on a breeding programme?
No. Only two platypuses have ever been known to be bred whilst in captivity. See the related news link.
Can rabbits that were born in captivity live in the wild?
No they cant because they are living on food that you give them and once they are released they cant survive
Do platypuses live in freshwater or saltwater?
Platypuses can only live in fresh water.
How many platypuses live together?
Platypuses are solitary animals and generally live alone.
Do platypuses live together or apart?
Platypuses are solitary animals, tending to live alone.
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.
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.
