Early in the twentieth century, the platypus was under severe threat as it was highly valued for its velvety pelt. All Australian native animals are now protected by law, and in the case of the platypus, this action brought it back from certain extinction.
The platypus is not endangered. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law
The platypus is not on the endangered list. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law.
The platypus is a protected Australian native monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.
Canberra, Australias capital.
It is illegal to own or sell platypus furs. Platypuses are protected animals.
Yes. The platypus, like all Australian native mammals, is protected by legislation. It cannot be hunted or harmed, and it cannot be kept as a pet.
There is no need for anything in particular to be done to protect the platypus. The platypus is not endangered. There was a time when it was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. Now, platypus numbers have returned to essentially the same levels they were prior to European settlement. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. There are also laws prohibiting the use of fishing nets in freshwater creeks and rivers. The use of these nets used to be a major contributor to platypus deaths.
The platypus, although found only in the country of Australia (which includes the island state of Tasmania) is not endangered. It is not listed on the IUCN Redlist (endangered species list). The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects.
Once they hatch, platypus offspring are kept safe in a nesting chamber at the end of a very long burrow.
According to experts, the head of the Australian government is Tony Abbott whom has assumed the position since September 2013.
You cannot purchase a real platypus. They are protected native animals.
Absolutely not. To begin with, it is illegal, as the platypus is protected by law. Secondly, the animal would quickly die. Platypuses are very sensitive to changes in their environment.