Platypuses (platypodes and platypi are technically ... Habitat destruction and pollution of waterways are major threats. 12.

A North Atlantic right whale was spotted with her new calf off Florida's east coast Feb. 23. The whales are among the most ...

When Europeans first encountered the odd-looking platypus, it became the centre of scientific debate: was it real or just an elaborate hoax? The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) has a puzzling ...

The sequencing of the platypus genome has received a high amount of misleading press attention. What does this information really tell us about this strangely unique animal and its genetic past?

Six more platypuses will be released in an effort to address increased threats to the animal due to habitat destruction, river degradation, feral predators and extreme weather. A recent survey ...

only to discover it is the platypus that needs his help to survive in a habitat under threat. Preview: In a time of hardship, Hobart resident Peter Walsh turns to the secretive platypus for solace, ...

Platypus last gave birth 10 years ago ... Whaling is no longer a threat to North Atlantic right whales. They were whaled to the brink of extinction by the early 1890s, and hunting them was ...