Platypus decline underestimated: study

By Amy Cheng
Updated August 12 2019 - 3:38am, first published 3:31am
The long-term decline of platypus numbers was likely due to the impacts of the fur trade.
The long-term decline of platypus numbers was likely due to the impacts of the fur trade.

The decline in platypus numbers has likely been underestimated, according to research from the University of NSW.

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