![]() Platypus eats a lot, though these mammals are quite picky eaters. Too hot or too cold water can harm the animal and even prove fatal. The Platypus does well in clean water, preferably at room temperature. Appropriate filters, aquatic features, and temperature regulations are quite critical. In captivity, Platypus needs a large water tank with water changing every single day. Even the agricultural wastewater effluents aren’t the best suitable aquatic conditions for them. Platypus is sensitive to toxins and urban surface water runoff. Their home ranges from 0.14 to 0.25 square miles, probably the clean water streams. ![]() Platypus in the wild lives in inland waters. More About Platypus and Their Domestication terms Platypus Housing Needs The authorities will deny the adoption/ possession of these species anyway. Though the list does not cover Platypus, no private person has yet got a green chit for owning one. states might vary on this matter however, there are rare chances if a local legislature will allow Platypus to a private person.Īlso, according to the Endangered Species Act, it is illegal to own an illegal or threatened species in the USA. The Australian government protects its native Threatened species quite efficiently, and so do the U.S. In the first place, getting them outside of Australia is a challenge in itself. Platypus is elusive (not easy to find) and is not legal for domestication in the United States. Not just domesticating but catching a Platypus from the wild, exporting, harming, or killing is termed as illegal. Even these organizations need to apply for a license and go through a long process before getting their hands on the animal. No private person, except Zoos and Scientific Institutions, can keep Platypus in captivity. No, the Australian government strictly restricts the usage of Platypus as pets. Upto 20 years in the wild Is a Platypus Legal to Own In Australia? Mass: 1 to 2.4 kg (Male), 0.7 to 1.6 kg (Female) Lifespan Up to 17 years in captivity Platypus Species Overview/ Platypus Taxonomy Chart Name Platypus Other Names Duck-Billed Platypus, Watermole,ĭuckbill, and Duckmole Scientific Name Ornithorhynchus anatinus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Monotremata Family Ornithorhynchidae Genus Ornithorhynchus Species O. anatinus Clade Synapsida and Mammaliaformes Size Length: 50 cm (Male), 43 cm (Female) As per studies, they probably evolved from a more- generalized terrestrial monotreme. It was when Australia and South Australia were still connected by Antarctica. ![]() History of Platypus:Īccording to the fossil records, a Platypus-like monotreme evolved about 110 million years ago during the early Cretaceous Period. Besides that, the IUCN list Platypus as a Threatened species due to their declining numbers in all native lands. They are legally protected and today are listed as endangered in Victoria and South Australia. Platypus is an iconic symbol of Australia and is culturally significant to several Aboriginal peoples of the country. It is also one of the very few mammals that lay eggs instead of birthing a live young. Platypus is native to Eastern Australia, including Tasmania, and the male from these species is also one of the world’s few venomous mammals. It is the sole living representative of the Ornithorhynchidae family since other related species are now part of just fossil records. Platypus Evolution and HistoryĪ Platypus is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal and is often referred to as the duck-billed Platypus. And given the environment isn’t right, Platypus won’t survive for long as a pet. Platypus is native to the Australian wild, and it is extremely difficult (almost impossible) to export them out of the country.īesides that, meeting their needs and suitability for domestic life is nearly impossible for a private person. They are an endangered species, and taking them out of the wild just for domestication is a crime.ĭoing so can lead you to legal trouble, along with a high fine. No, unless you are doing some research on Platypus (behavioral study, breeding study, etc.), it isn’t possible to own them. However, individuals like these, too, can’t keep such exotic animals for their fantasy and usage. Only a trained animalist can and is legally permitted to keep Pet Platypus. Pet enthusiasts and hobbyists can’t make it to keep Platypus happy and safe. A pet platypus is a rare sight because replicating their life in the wild within a captive environment is very tricky. Why? Well, Platypus is an extremely dangerous mammal that is threatened and illegal to own as pets. No matter whether a Platypus has made its way to your heart or not, you can’t have it as a pet.
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