Australia’s iconic platypus under threat from climate change:study

sfg-2026
ForumIAS LATEST
  1. 04 June | MGP Strategy Series | GS Paper 4 (Ethics) with AIR 7 A.R. Rajah Mohaideen Click Here to register for the session →
  2. 04 June | GS Advance Program begins from 4th June 2026 | First 2 classes open to all Click Here to register for the event →
  3. 05 June | MGP Strategy Series | GS Paper 3 Strategy Session with AIR 406 Mannat Luthra Click Here to register for the session
  4. 06 June | Open Orientation on Essay Guidance Program (EGP 2026) Click Here to register →
  5. 07 June | Open Orientation for Current Affairs for Mains 2026 Click Here to register →
  6. 07 June | Sociology Optional Strategy Session with AIR 10 Ujjwal Priyank Click Here to register →

News:According to a study,Australia’s devastating drought and other effects of climate change are pushing platypus towards extinction.

Facts:

About platypus:

  • Platypus is a semi aquatic egg laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia.
  • They are one of the five extant species of monotremes,the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
  • Platypuses are also known as venomous mammals as male platypus has a venomous spur on the inside of its ankle.
  • They are listed as Near Threatened under the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) Red list.

Print Friendly and PDF
Blog
Academy
Community