Hobart residents begin platypus protection campaign
The Hobart Council said Thursday the town's resident and public health representatives will be working on the cause of the platypus's sudden decline for the rest of 2015.
Council Member Geoff Kelly said Wednesday night there was evidence the animals were suffering from an infection.
"There's a lot of anecdotal evidence, there's evidence the animals have been sickened by parasites in their saliva... there's evidence that they've been ill," he said.
The Council is holding a public meeting to address the animal's health needs, a position Ms Kelly said is in line with the advice from experts.
"We understand platypus don't want to take to the roads - they prefer grassy surfaces, and we understand that, although that's the situation, they don't like going on roads," she said.
Platypus were first introduced in Hobart and Victoria in the mid-19th century.
Platypus can survive off the land. (Beth Stenzel)
Their population plummeted from more than 1,000 to less than 600 animals, by the early-1990s. By 1994, the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Heritage (DDEHS) had given up platypus management.
At least two animals have survived to adulthood in Tasmania since then, but their numbers have dropped precipitously since then.
"They are now in a decline that's been happening for years and they are in our worst decline state," Ms Kelly said.
"We don't want people to panic. We can work out strategies."
DDEHS said a small number of animals, mostly moorland platypus, have adapted well to a grassland environment and are in the process of migrating into Tasmania.
Ms Kelly said while there's no scientific reason why the species is declining, residents have concerns and she is meeting the area residents and local conservation experts to find answers.
"We believe as people become more aware of the situation we can figure out ways of reducing some of these issues," she said.
"We'll continue to make progress with them but we're just trying to get to the bottom of some of the underlying causes."
Residents may use platypus nets if they have to take care of pets that are ill, pets whose owners have not seen the animals for a few weeks or so.
The platypus nets are to be placed on roadsides and at playgrounds.
VANCOUVER — A long-shot race to become Richmond's next provincial riding councillor has narrowed to only two candidates after an unexpected surprise.
The BC Liberals announced Monday they're dropping Rob Thomson from their list of potential candidates due to concerns about his position on transit.
Thomson had been listed as the only Liberal candidate for the Richmond Centre and Victoria Street riding in the party's campaign, but the NDP put out a new website to fill the seat as the Liberals are now on the wrong track.
Instead, the Vancouver Island North Vancouver seat has been filled by Conservative candidate Rob Kalkat and Liberal candidate Peter Van Valkenburg, who also are expected to be sworn in as MLA candidates on Tuesday.
That's leaving the city's incumbent NDP candidate, Andrew Weaver, to fight for the riding, which was previously held by Liberal MPP Bill Blair.
The provincial election is May 10.
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Hobart residents begin platypus protection campaign
The Hobart Council said Thursday the town's resident and public health representatives will be working on the cause of the platypus's sudden decline for the rest of 2015.
Council Member Geoff Kelly said Wednesday night there was evidence the animals were suffering from an infection.
"There's a lot of anecdotal evidence, there's evidence the animals have been sickened by parasites in their saliva... there's evidence that they've been ill," he said.
The Council is holding a public meeting to address the animal's health needs, a position Ms Kelly said is in line with the advice from experts.
"We understand platypus don't want to take to the roads - they prefer grassy surfaces, and we understand that, although that's the situation, they don't like going on roads," she said.
Platypus were first introduced in Hobart and Victoria in the mid-19th century.
Platypus can survive off the land. (Beth Stenzel)
Their population plummeted from more than 1,000 to less than 600 animals, by the early-1990s. By 1994, the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Heritage (DDEHS) had given up platypus management.
At least two animals have survived to adulthood in Tasmania since then, but their numbers have dropped precipitously since then.
"They are now in a decline that's been happening for years and they are in our worst decline state," Ms Kelly said.
"We don't want people to panic. We can work out strategies."
DDEHS said a small number of animals, mostly moorland platypus, have adapted well to a grassland environment and are in the process of migrating into Tasmania.
Ms Kelly said while there's no scientific reason why the species is declining, residents have concerns and she is meeting the area residents and local conservation experts to find answers.
"We believe as people become more aware of the situation we can figure out ways of reducing some of these issues," she said.
"We'll continue to make progress with them but we're just trying to get to the bottom of some of the underlying causes."
Residents may use platypus nets if they have to take care of pets that are ill, pets whose owners have not seen the animals for a few weeks or so.
The platypus nets are to be placed on roadsides and at playgrounds.
Hobart's resident and public health representative will meet local residents on May 11 to discuss their concerns about the area's platypus population.
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VANCOUVER — A long-shot race to become Richmond's next provincial riding councillor has narrowed to only two candidates after an unexpected surprise.
The BC Liberals announced Monday they're dropping Rob Thomson from their list of potential candidates due to concerns about his position on transit.
Thomson had been listed as the only Liberal candidate for the Richmond Centre and Victoria Street riding in the party's campaign, but the NDP put out a new website to fill the seat as the Liberals are now on the wrong track.
Instead, the Vancouver Island North Vancouver seat has been filled by Conservative candidate Rob Kalkat and Liberal candidate Peter Van Valkenburg, who also are expected to be sworn in as MLA candidates on Tuesday.
That's leaving the city's incumbent NDP candidate, Andrew Weaver, to fight for the riding, which was previously held by Liberal MPP Bill Blair.
The provincial election is May 10.
by DavidDuemi (2020-06-27 06:57)