Times of India

Scientists rescued platypuses from drought; they readapted within days

Scientists rescued platypuses from drought; they readapted within daysWorldPing

Following a five-month recovery from severe drought conditions, platypuses were reintroduced to their original habitats. In an eighteen-month study, researchers tracked their activities as they reintegrated into the wild.

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