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In a significant conservation effort, platypuses have been reintroduced to Kosciuszko National Park, marking their return after an absence of 50 years. These semi-aquatic mammals, unique to Australia, play a crucial role in the country's ecosystem by controlling insect and small animal populations. Declared extinct in the park in 1975, platypuses are now making a comeback … [Read more...] about Platypuses Return to Australia’s Oldest National Park After 50-Year Absence