Platypuses Thrive After Returning to Australian Sanctuary
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After more than 50 years of absence, platypuses have been successfully reintroduced to Royal National Park south of Sydney, with the population now thriving at 20 known individuals. Scientists tracking the reintroduction program report that the animals are breeding well and showing positive population growth, marking an important conservation victory for this iconic Australian species.
After more than 50 years of absence, platypuses have been successfully reintroduced to Royal National Park south of Sydney, with the population now thriving at 20 known individuals. Scientists tracking the reintroduction program report that the animals are breeding well and showing positive population growth, marking an important conservation victory for this iconic Australian species.