Wildlife Queensland projects update: From elusive quolls to butterfly corridors
22 December 2023 Wildlife Queensland project officer Hannah Thomas has been involved in several projects in South East Queensland these past few months. She has been busy gathering spotted-tailed quoll data, planting platypus habitat, creating butterfly corridors, and...
Webinar: Can the platypus save our rivers?
Register for webinar This webinar includes hand-picked case studies from across South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales where the elusive platypus is driving change in waterway management. The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a truly...
“Name the Platypus Chocolate” contest winning name revealed
© Maleny Chocolate Co. 26 October 2023 Meet Obi the Platypus, Maleny Chocolate Co.’s newly named chocolate platypus and the winning name in our “Name the Platypus Chocolate” contest. Our recent “Name the Platypus Chocolate” contest,...
Vote to Name the Platypus Chocolate
Vote now to name Maleny Chocolate Co.’s delightful new chocolate platypus! The judges have selected 5 shortlisted names from the naming contest entries. You now have the opportunity to vote for your favourite name. Finalists: Laney Obi Percy Penny Marlow Voting...
PlatypusWatch Walk & Talk South Pine River
Join Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch for a morning walk along South Pine River, talking about the fascinating world of the platypus. Ecologist Dr Tamielle Brunt will speak about their charismatic biology, conservation and importance in a freshwater system. She will...
Wildlife Queensland Platy Party
Join Wildlife Queensland for a fun, fact-filled morning to celebrate 20 years of PlatypusWatch. Learn about our PlatypusWatch project achievements over 20 years. Join ecologist Tamielle Brunt on a walk and talk. Morning tea included — help us eat birthday cake!...
PlatypusWatch: 20 Years protecting Queensland’s iconic platypus population
29 September 2023 Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch program has been monitoring and protecting platypus in Queensland for 20 years! PlatypusWatch will celebrate this milestone on 22 October 2023 with a Platy Party at Pooh Corner Environmental Centre. Join us...
ACF platy-project
This September, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is asking everyone to head down to their local creek or river, find a quiet place on the bank, try to spot a platypus and record what they see. By taking part in the platy-project, you’ll help researchers...
MCCG Annual Platypus Survey
The Moggill Creek Catchment Group has a proud history of monitoring the local platypus population. Join them again for their 18th year to help observe and document platypuses in Moggill and Gold Creeks. Limited spots available, register your interest through...
Brisbane Biodiversity Seminar: Plight of the Platypus
Reserve your spot The Brisbane Biodiversity Seminars present guest speakers on the city’s unique plant and animal species and other environmental topics. Join us in person or online to learn about recent research and ongoing efforts to conserve one of...