The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is almost extinct, so platypus habitat is hard to find. In fact, the only place you can find platypus habitat is in eastern Australia and Tasmania. The platypus is nearing extinction because it was over-hunted for its fur, especially in the beginning of the twentieth century. Today the animal is on the Endangered Species List and is protected by law across Australia. In spite of programs to protect the platypus, it is still highly vulnerable to extinction.