Platypus Genetics Lag Behind Environmental Changes

Platypus Genetics Lag Behind Environmental Changes

The platypus, one of nature’s most enigmatic and evolutionarily distinctive mammals, inhabits the freshwater ecosystems along the east coast of mainland Australia and throughout Tasmania. Despite its iconic status and deep evolutionary history, this semi-aquatic species remains surprisingly understudied, largely due to its cryptic, nocturnal behavior and elusive nature. Recently, researchers have begun to unravel the complexities of platypus pop…

University expands platypus program with funding help

UNSW Sydney’s Platypus Conservation Initiative has expanded its landmark program to restore species in the wild. Two years after the historic return of platypuses to Royal National Park, researchers from UNSW Sydney have launched the second phase of this landmark conservation program, with the introduction of three more platypuses to […]