News Elusive platypuses detected swimming close to city 14/10/2024 FacebookTwitterEmail Platypus numbers are in decline due to a range of factors including pollution and climate change. (AAP) By Caitlin Powell in Melbourne/ AAP Platypuses have been detected swimming through Melbourne creeks and rivers, including close to the CBD. Traces of platypuses were found […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password