This table shows the platypus population size compared to other species found in Australia
| Rank | Species | Population Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kookaburra | 65,000,000 |
| 2 | Kangaroo | 42,700,000 |
| 3 | Emu | 675,000 |
| 4 | Platypus | 300,000 |
| 5 | Koala | 180,000 |
| 6 | Wombat | 95,000 |
| 7 | Dingo | 30,000 |
| 8 | Tasmanian Devil | 25,000 |
| 9 | Wallaby | 20,000 |
| 10 | Echidna | 15,000 |