Rain tank scheme aims to save threatened platypus population

Melbourne Water launched a $4 million "smart" water initiative to protect platypuses along Monbulk Creek southeast of Melbourne, where as few as 30 remain. Households receive free rain tanks with sensors that manage stormwater flow during heavy rains and release water during droughts. Researchers recently captured eight platypuses including a juvenile, offering hope for breeding in this threatened population.

Summary by Glance · Brisbane Times