Platypus

Did you know that platypus are found in Coffs Harbour? The biggest threats to the platypus are the loss of habitat, especially land clearing and dams that disrupt the natural water flow. Entanglement discarded fishing line, and yabby traps are also major threats. 

More information on the platypus can be found the the NSW government website.

The City's Environmental Levy funded the report Assessing the conservation status of platypuses of the Orara Valley and potential impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires(PDF, 1MB)  that provides some local context.