Is it legal to have a pet platypus in Nevada?

As much as it sounds awesome to have a platypus as a pet, its highly dangerous and protected by Australian law. Let me go into more depth. 1. It's protected by Australia. read more

Platypuses are highly sensitive to ecological changes, which is probably why they’re only native to Australia. Such a change could result in the swift death of the Platypus, something the Australian government will not be happy to hear about. read more

No. The platypus is a protected, native Australian animal. It is illegal to have a platypus as a pet anywhere in the world, including Australia itself. Also, one would not be able to provide the conditions it needs. It would die very quickly as platypuses are highly sensitive to ecological changes. read more

No. As much as it sounds awesome to have a platypus as a pet, its highly dangerous and protected by Australian law. Let me go into more depth. 1. It’s protected by Australia. read more