Is the platypus disappearing from NSW?
From Radio National Breakfast by ABC Australia
April 27, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the declining platypus populations in New South Wales and the implications of recent research on their conservation status.
New research suggests platypus populations in New South Wales are just "hanging on," with growing calls for the species to be added to the 'threatened' list after years of pressure from habitat loss and climate change. GUEST: Dr Gilad Bino, lead researcher for the University of NSW Platypus Conservation Initiative PRODUCER: Brooke Young
People in this episode
Host: Brooke Young
Guest: Dr Gilad Bino
Topics covered
- platypus conservation
- habitat loss
- climate change
- threatened species
- wildlife research
Keywords
- platypus
- New South Wales
- conservation
- habitat loss
- climate change
- threatened species
- wildlife
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of NSW Platypus Conservation Initiative, ABC Australia
Places: New South Wales
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