Conservation Tribe

In this episode I talk with Tamielle Brunt - an ecologist, researching platypus populations within South-East Queensland (Gubbi Gubbi, Waka Waka, Yuggera, Bunjalung Country) for her PhD through the University of Queensland. Her project aims to gain much-needed data on the elusive mammal to influence conservation action for its ongoing survival in the state. Tamielle is also a volunteer assistant project officer with the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, helping advocate, implement and operate their Platypus Watch Network, including an ongoing project using environmental DNA to monitor local platypus populations.

Show Notes

Episode Breakdown:
→ What inspired you to become a platypus protector?
→ What are the main threats to platypus?
→ How can we help protect the platypus?
→ Are you optimistic for the future of platypus?
→ Plus more

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Tamielle Brunt + other resources:
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Facebook (Queensland Alliance for Platypus)
Is Brisbane's platypus population disappearing? (article)
Where are the platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) now? (peer reviewed article)

Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline:
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What is Conservation Tribe?

The Conservation Tribe is a weekly podcast which interviews a range of conservationists and natural world enthusiasts - from scientists, students, creatives, ecopreneurs, innovators and everyone in between! I created this podcast with the mission to EDUCATE, foster COLLABORATION and ultimately INSPIRE ACTION to protect species, ecosystems and biodiversity!

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Podcast host: Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline