Aussie Ark finds dead platypuses in dried up rivers

Updated January 15 2020 - 1:34pm, first published 1:00pm
Dead platypus and Hunter River turtles were found on the dried up upper reaches of the Hunter River. Photo courtesy Aussie Ark
Dead platypus and Hunter River turtles were found on the dried up upper reaches of the Hunter River. Photo courtesy Aussie Ark

The iconic platypus is emerging as a silent victim during the wildlife crisis Australia is currently experiencing due to drought and bushfires, with the species' dire situation becoming apparent after Aussie Ark staff visited known platypus hot spots and making horrible discoveries.

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