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Platypus population expands to 20 in Australia's Royal National Park

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026.

Platypus population expands to 20 in Australia's Royal National Park
Image: Phys.org
Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026.

Originally published at Phys.org

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