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Students learning in the Science facilities at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kensington campus

Join our research of this extraordinary creature. Reporting your observations of platypuses can help us better understand where they occur - there are still many gap in our knowledge. Sightings can be uploaded to the Atlas of Living Australia or through iNaturalist phone app.
A platypus being held in a towel

Research Honours platypus breeding

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the world’s most evolutionarily distinct mammals. Mounting evidence of local platypus population declines demands we improve conservation efforts.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ platypus rewilding research program.

PhD Research - improving the resilience of platypus populations

The Platypus Conservation Initiative at the Centre for Ecosystem Science (²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ) is seeking a passionate student for an exciting and important project in collaboration with Taronga Zoo.