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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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Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
Top 10: 2017’s most amazing Australian animal science stories
This year, many of Australia’s best animal science stories had a focus on restoring Australia’s biodiversity – the vast web of living organisms that keep our air, soil and water healthy. Biodiversity affects our economic development as well as our health and wellbeing. We offer you ten stories from 2017 that provide hope that sustained efforts can help.