Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at suppressed

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Identification history

	Ornithorhynchus anatinus	8 Jul 2026	MichaelBedingfield
	Ornithorhynchus anatinus	7 Jul 2026	Penrosian

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User's notes

Repeatedly surfacing and appears before sunset in overcast conditions

3 comments

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

8 Jul 2026

Hi Penrosian. Can you upload a photo? It adds scientific validation to your sighting.

Penrosian wrote:

8 Jul 2026

Thanks, have added. Seen this individual 7 out of last 9 days now

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

8 Jul 2026

Thanks Penrosian. The gps shows it in the middle of a paddock, with no dam nearby. Can you please correct the location. Click on the Edit button, then use the map.

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Sighting information

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Penrosian Recorded by
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Penrosian NatureMapr Latest Monotremes Mammals Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Species information

Ornithorhynchus anatinus Scientific name
Platypus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1369.91m Recorded at altitude

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