The platypus is not yet extinct, but it is endangered. Although platypus populations are already very low, mainly in Australia and Tasmania, and have become difficult to find in certain areas, they have not yet been declared extinct. However, due to factors such as persistent heat and drought, river pollution, and human activities in Australia in recent years, the platypus's habitat is disappearing at an accelerated rate, and scientists expect that their numbers will be greatly reduced, so it is necessary to develop conservation measures in advance to reduce the risk of extinction. In addition, the platypus is a very special animal, they are considered to be one of the most primitive mammals, but also one of the lowest mammals. Moreover, the platypus is a venomous animal, with a hollow spur on the back of the male's knee that releases a deadly venom. Despite this, the platypus was once threatened with being hunted and captured due to human demand for its fur and taxidermy, leading to a sharp decline in its population.