There have been a number of platypus sightings in the Kilmore Creek in the last weeks. It is pleasing to think the creek, small as it is, is home to these shy monotremes.
Sadly several of the sightings have been of animals affected by rubbish in the creek.
I include this piece from the Australian Platypus Conservancy
Australian Platypus Conservancy (Official)
An Australian Platypus Conservancy attempt to rescue two platypus entangled in litter in Kilmore Creek on Friday night was unsuccessful. However, the rescue effort was significant in providing important good news about how the local platypus population is faring.
One platypus had been spotted in the pools near the Kilmore Leisure Centre with
a plastic ring stuck around its head. Another animal had been observed near
Bourke Street with what appeared to be a length of thin string or line with a
tag of some sort caught around its body (see photo, courtesy of Kerry De
Gabrielle).
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