Rain tank scheme aims to save threatened platypus population

Victoria installed an Australian-first smart water system along Monbulk Creek to protect platypuses, one of Australia's most threatened species. The $4 million initiative uses rain tanks with sensors to regulate water levels, preventing drowning during floods and maintaining flows during droughts. Researchers recently captured eight platypuses, including a juvenile, offering hope for breeding in this isolated population.

Summary by Glance · The Age