The platypus is one of the most remarkable animals in the world. Although the species is still officially regarded as common, surprisingly little is actually known about the size and distribution of platypus populations in most areas.

There is an urgent need to map where platypus occur in river systems, so practical actions can be undertaken to protect small or declining populations.

The Australian Platypus Conservancy, in cooperation with other organisations, has initiated Platypus Care to collect vital information about the status of the platypus.

If you have ever seen a platypus in the wild (or encountered the species in some other way, for example by finding a dead platypus), you can make a valuable contribution to Platypus Care by providing details of your sighting.

This application allows you to quickly and easily make a report of a platypus sighting, and also contains useful information on how to spot platypus in the wild, and what to do if you ever come across a platypus in distress.