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National icon, the platypus, declared a threatened species in Victoria
A new citizen science project using eDNA technology to map the distribution of platypuses in Victoria will hopefully help reverse declines.
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The Black Summer fires took their toll on the platypus
A new study has found that the bushfires may have caused a two per cent decline in platypus populations as the fires razed their habitat.
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Rescued platypuses return after rainfall replenishes waterways
The platpuses were rescued from drying waterways in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in December.
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Fight to the death: image of platypus and rakali stoush shocks and surprises
The platypus was observed drowning the rakali and returning to its nesting burrow.
Wildlife
The puzzle of the platypus: could time be up for this iconic Aussie animal?
With bizarre physiology and an equally strange collection of genes, the platypus is like no other animal. But, after more than 120 million years of evolution, could time soon be up for this unique Australian.
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See an adorable platypus waddle through snow
This platypus was spotted on the ski run at Mount Field, Tasmania.
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Young platypus strangled by discarded hairbands
The hairbands had created deep wounds, leaving no choice but to euthanise the juvenile platypus.
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Banjo’s cup runneth over
Australian Geographic’s launch cover image has been reimagined as a symbol of conservation for our 150th celebration issue by contemporary Australian conservation wildlife artist Nathan Ferlazzo.
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Platypus milk may help us fight antibiotic resistance, scientists say
The human body is building up a resistance to antibiotics but the platypus may be able to help.