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Platypus on the EDGE

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In-field young platypus portrait - Little Yarra River, Yarra junction, Victoria, Australia.

Early morning swim - Lake Elizabeth, Victoria

Moving fast

Close up of the venemous suprs of a deceased platypus

Platypus eggs - Dalgety, NSW

Platypus eggs - Dalgety, NSW

'Editorial use only'  Platypus researchers Joshua Griffiths and Farley Connelly (both from platypusSPOT) take bbody measurements and DNA samples from a platypus (Ornithorynchus anatinus). It was captured as part of a Melbourne Water study to monitor the local population. After DNA and body measurements are taken and it is checked for a microchip, it is then returned within 30 minutes of capture. Such data is used to help compare morphological and genetic differences that may exist between populations.  Warburton, Victoria, Australia.  October, 2018.  Model releases supplied.

Josh and the platypus

Looking for similarities and differences - Chum Creek, Victoria

Setting up to capture - Upper Bunyip River, Victoria

Collecting DNA - Chum Creek, Victoria

Taking the nets down -Upper Bunyip River, Victoria

Heading home - Chum Creek, Victoria

Packing up - Upper Tarago River, Victoria

Getting ready to track - Dalgety, NSW

Mist over the Mitta Mitta

Night capture - Dalgery, NSW

'Under the milky way' - researcher in field taking measurements and attaching transponders - Dalgety, NSW

'Let the rivers flow' - Annual dam release - Jindabyne, NSW

Cleaning the nets - Thredbo, NSW