Learn more about the elusive MidCoast platypus

Published on 25 September 2020

Photo: Scott McAdam

One of the MidCoast’s most elusive natives, the platypus will be the topic of a free livestreamed Catchment Discovery talk on Wednesday 7 October from 5.30pm.

Join scientists from the University of NSW, MidCoast Council and NSW Local Land Services for the Zoom talk, which focuses on this fascinating, and very shy, unique Australian monotreme. 

“This free and informative event is designed to give you an insight into our unique waterways, the animals that live there and great tips on what you can do to protect this beautiful natural resource,” said Council’s Manager of Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.

Dr Gilad Bino from the University of NSW will reveal the results of the latest research visit to Dingo Creek to better understand the impacts of droughts and fires on platypuses.

Dr Bino will summarise current knowledge of the extraordinary platypus as well as threats to its long term survival in the wild and the work that’s underway to help support the platypus populations on the MidCoast.

This event is part of Hunter Local Land Services and MidCoast Council’s Catchment Discovery Program, which brings together some of the leading names in catchment research and conservation to share their findings and raise awareness of our amazing environments.

The event is free and will include an opportunity to ask the scientists questions. It’s easy to participate, just book in using the link above and have a Zoom account set up on your device. You’ll be sent a link and then can join in at the allotted time for the event.