
Platypus Conservation Initiative
@Platypus_CI
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Conserving platypuses and their freshwater habitats through research, advocacy, and education for over a decade.
Joined August 2020
This rescued juvenile platypus melted 8 million hearts on Instagram. Now it's your turn, X. Cared for by @Platypus_CI and released back home. We promise it’s the cutest thing you’ll see. Let’s break the internet. Share far and wide!🧡
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What is unique about the platypus sex chromosome system compared to most mammals? Check the comments for the answer and how it stacks up against other species #WeirdScience
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What came first — the flower or the platypus?.Answer in the comment below 👀.#evolution #naturequiz
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1/5 WaterNSW is implementing an early water transfer in the Hawkesbury-Nepean system to encourage platypuses to burrow higher during the breeding season and help protect their breeding burrows from inundation @NSWDCCEEW_Water.
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RT @theCEWH: An important CEWH funded research project is looking at the impact of #waterfortheenvironment on Northern Basin platypus. @UNS….
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Monitoring at Bullockhead Creek with @BrisbaneCityQLD and @WildlifeQLD reveals a platypus travelled over 18km, highlighting the importance of connected waterways for their survival. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders is crucial to protect our waterways @CES_UNSW
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