A total of 13 platypuses have been moved to the Royal National Park's Hacking River, more than 50 years since they disappeared from the area after an oil spill.

Thirteen platypuses have been moved to the Royal National Park's Hacking River, more than 50 years since they disappeared from the area after an oil spill.

"Successful and resilient." Researchers thrilled as unique species returns to national park after 50-year absence: 'There was ...

No, these aren't straightjacket blabberings due to another vicious bout of temporary madness; instead, they are just 10% of ...

A total of 13 platypuses have been moved to the Royal National Park's Hacking River, more than 50 years since they disappeared from the area after an oil spill.

Homewood Wetland at Ghin Ghin, near Yea, will be connected to the Goulburn River during the winter fresh. Water for the ...

'Growing concern over the plight of the platypus': $1.6m river plan to help By Katrina Lovell Updated June 20 2025 - 4:36pm, first published June 18 2025 - 3:15pm ...

The good news is in 2025 that appears to have been achieved. There are 20 new installations, as well as the reappearance of ...

Recent monitoring has shown low platypus numbers in the Goulburn River, raising concerns about their dependence on local tributaries for suitable habitat. The proposed improvements involve removing ...

Victoria’s platypus population is in deep water. This native species is considered vulnerable, mainly due to habitat destruction. In response, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority ...