A new record: Oldest platypus found in the wild
A Melbourne Water waterways monitoring program has led to the discovery of a 24-year-old male platypus – the oldest ever recorded in the wild - astounding researchers and biologists.
A Melbourne Water waterways monitoring program has led to the discovery of a 24-year-old male platypus – the oldest ever recorded in the wild - astounding researchers and biologists.
Gardiners Creek
Hoddles Creek
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Kororoit Creek
Little Yarra River
Maribyrnong River (all year)
Maribyrnong River (winter-fill)
Ever wondered what animals lurk below the waters of Gardiners Creek? Join us for a field day exploring the underwater world of aquatic invertebrates, and find out what they can tell us about the health of the waterways and landscapes they live in.
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