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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are there any cheetahs in England?
In zoos not in the wild.
Why aren't platypuses in US zoos?
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.
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.
Would a Platypus be good for a zoo?
No: platypuses are not a good choice for the zoo. Platypuses need a specialised environment, and there are heavy restrictions on zoos keeping them, along with strict regulations which must be adhered to by any zoo or animal sanctuary. Also, few platypuses breed in captivity. All these are reasons why platypuses are not a good choice for a zoo.
Is a duck bill platypus in a zoo?
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.
