Platy-project 2023 online launch

Join us online to kick off platy-project 2023!

This September, we’re asking you to head down to your local creek or river, find a quiet place on the bank, try to spot a platypus and record what you see. Together, we can fill the gaps in our understanding of where this elusive animal lives, so that we can better protect it.

To prepare for your search, come to our online launch to hear from campaigners and platypus researchers to get fully inspired to get out into nature and help protect this incredible creature.

Speakers:

• Dr Gilad Bino – platypus researcher, UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science
• Dr Jessica Thomas – platypus specialist, Healesville Sanctuary
• Jess Abrahams – Nature Campaigner, ACF
• Helen Thompson – ACF Community Chisholm group member.

The discussion will include:

• Expert information on platypus behaviour and ecology
• What’s causing declines in platypus populations, and how citizen science like the platy-project builds evidence to protect them
• Tips on how to look for a platypus: where, when, what to look out for, and how to record your findings.