Police urge two people seen on a train with the wild creature, which has venomous spurs, to hand it in.
The pair were capture holding the animal at Morayfield, about an hour north of Brisbane cityA race is under way to find two people accused of kidnapping a wild platypus in Brisbane, Australia.
Police believe they took the platypus from its natural habitat, an offence that can attract a fine of up to A$430,000 .The platypus is at risk of becoming sick or dying the longer it is out of its habitat, police say. But they are also concerned about the safety of the two people, as platypuses have a venomous spur that can cause serious injury.
"The concerns around that would be some of the diseases that people may carry that might impact on the animal and vice versa." But police are urging the people - who they have since identified but not located - to take it to a vet instead.
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