WANT to become a citizen scientist and help update vital data on our Sunshine Coast platypus population?
During September, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is running ‘Platy-project’ where local residents are asked to head to their local creeks, rivers and waterways to see if they can spot a platypus!
An ACF spokesperson said that while platypuses were frequently monitored in Obi Obi Creek, there has been little updated data about platypus numbers in other waterways in the region. Scientists are hoping to glean insight into which waterways platypus live, where populations might be in decline or even if there have been any local extinctions. To get involved head to www.acf.org.au and register your interest.