Platypus juvenile found in Royal National Park

Описание: 10 months after the reintroduction of platypuses to Royal National Park, a juvenile platypus has been found - confirming breeding has occurred within the new population introduced last year. The little platypus is in excellent condition, weighing 850g and is estimated to be about six months old. Her age aligns with the conclusion of the platypus breeding season and means she would have only just emerged from her burrow. The platypus will be named by the local Indigenous community.

In May 2023, 10 platypuses were translocated from Southern NSW to Royal National Park - where they had previously been locally extinct for the last 50 years. The project is a collaboration between UNSW Sydney's Platypus Conservation Initiative, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, WWF-Australia, and National Parks and Wilidlife Service.

Dr Gilad Bino and Dr Tahneal Hawke, the UNSW Sydney scientists leading the project, are thrilled with the outcome.



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