
11-18-2003, 06:52 AM
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Everybody Stretch!
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pa. USA
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Re: platypus
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Originally posted by Teddy Bear
Did you know the platypus is only found in Australia and its island state, Tasmania.
It is officially classified as "Common but Vulnerable" in Australia. As a species, it is not currently considered to be endangered.
Until the early twentieth century, platypus were widely killed for their fur. The species is now protected by law throughout Australia.
My Girl Scout troop recently represented Tasmania at our yearly International Fair. So I thought I'd share some of what we learned. :-)
These are cute and definetly not endangered.... lol.
http://www.australiagift.com/toy_st...y_platypus.html
teddy
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I love the little cuties......but gg said he can't bring one cause they are protected! I said.....I'll protect it when you get it here.....put it in your carry-on! LOL!
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