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Ornithorhynchus anatinus

3 Platypus at Fyshwick, ACT

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 14 Nov 2019 DonFletcher
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 14 Nov 2019 roymcd

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2 comments

RodDeb wrote:
   15 Nov 2019
Hi Roy, sure the people at Jerrabomberra Wetlands would love to see your gorgeous photo of this Platypus also. Wow great spotting. Lovely.
roymcd wrote:
   16 Nov 2019
Thanks RodDeb, yeah it was a bit shy but managed to get a few quick shots before it slipped away...

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  • 13 Nov 2019 06:40 AM Recorded on
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Species information

  • Ornithorhynchus anatinus Scientific name
  • Platypus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 998.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 83 images trained Machine learning

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