In 1799, when British scientists first received a platypus specimen with its duck-like bill and ability to lay eggs, they suspected it was a hoax, describing it as “some deceptive preparation by artificial means,” according to zoologist George Shaw.
Discovery of an extremely rare white platypus in Northern NSW has raised urgent calls for more substantial conservation efforts in Australia.
Lou Streeting, one of the researchers, emphasised the rarity of this find, saying, “Platypus are one of the world’s most extraordinary While leucism is rare in platypus, it is more frequently observed in certain bird species in urban areas, notably magpies and kookaburras. The Australian Conservation Foundation urges authorities to provide better protection for the platypus.
Notably, there are regions within the platypus’ habitat where sightings have never been recorded or observed for an extended period. These knowledge gaps pose significant challenges to conservation efforts.
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