![]() ![]() The National Parks and Wildlife Service plan to invest in public viewing areas once the initial population is established. 'Its fantastic because all the evidence suggests platypus numbers are declining around Australia,' she said. The platypus is a uniquely Australian species. Platypus endangered across Australia Maggie Riddington, the nature outreach officer for the Australian Conservation Foundation, said the news of the four youngsters was pleasing. ![]() “Unfortunately, we have some of the worst extinctions rates anywhere in the world and we have to make sure the platypus never makes that list.” 2021 will be memorable for many significant reasons, and among them is its the year the platypus officially became listed as a threatened species in. Highly modified rivers are taking their toll on platypus. The relatively limited data on its rate of decline is hindering a push to have the platypus listed as a threatened species Australia-wide. Although it is not on the endangered species list, localised populations are. In fact, the first scientists to examine a specimen believed they were the victims of a hoax. “The platypus is seen nowhere else on the planet and like so many of our other precious native species, its future is uncertain.” Mr Kean said. Platypus numbers across Australia are in decline, and extreme weather events in recent years, including drought, bushfires and floods, have placed more pressure on the monotreme. Following the 2019-2020 bushfire season, platypus need our help now more than ever. The platypus is among natures most unlikely animals. Minister for the Environment Matt Kean said he is pleased to see the return of one of Australia’s most iconic animals to Australia’s first national park. The species will be fitted with acoustic tags for up to two years, so that researchers can track their progress and any breeding activity. There have been no recorded sightings of the once thriving platypus population in the Royal National Park since the 1970s, with their decline caused by river mismanagement, habitat destruction, predators, and climate change. The growing pressure from hunting has caused all three species to be listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The Platypus Management Plan will guide longer term investment in research and monitoring, habitat protection and restoration and population augmentation including re-populating suitable rivers and creeks and enhancing genetic diversity through translocation.A partnership between the University of NSW, World Wild Fund for Nature-Australia, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will see the placement of 10 platypus at the location in the first half of 2022. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said “This initial funding will support the urgent work that needs to be done now to restore platypus habitats while we work on a long-term plan to ensure this much-loved species has a bright future.” A further $50,000 will be used to develop a long term plan to ensure the future for the star of Australia’s 20 cent coin. The Victorian Government has listed the platypus as endangered and has moved to protect their habits.Īn initial cash injection of $250,000 will immediately be made available to be spent on restoration works at key habitat sites listed in Victoria. ![]() It’s an Australian icon and now it could be the thing that stops toxic soil being processed at Maddingley Brown Coal. ![]()
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