Another four platypuses re-homed into Royal National Park
Four adult platypuses have been re-homed in the Royal National Park, increasing the population to at least 20. This marks a significant step in a translocation project aimed at reintroducing the species to the area after it disappeared over 50 years ago. The project has seen successful breeding seasons and ongoing monitoring of the platypuses' adaptation to their new environment.
- ▪The platypus population in the Royal National Park has increased to at least 20 individuals.
- ▪Four adult platypuses were recently released into the park's waterways as part of a translocation project.
- ▪The project aims to reintroduce the platypus to an area where it disappeared following an oil spill more than 50 years ago.
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Platypus population in Australia's oldest national park increases to at least 20BBy Brooke ChandlerABC IllawarraTopic:AnimalsFri 22 May 2026 at 11:12amFri 22 May 2026 at 11:12amFri 22 May 2026 at 11:12amLoading...In short: Another four adult platypuses have been released into the waterways of the Royal National Park. This latest stage of the historic translocation project brings the park's platypus population to 20, more than 50 years since the animal disappeared from the area following an oil spill. What's next? A final three platypuses are due to be re-homed into the Hacking River next year.
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