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He has the weirdest job at the zoo, and it's making a real difference

Taronga Western Plains Zoo studies platypus venom and new hibernation patterns while aiming to increase captive breeding success of this rarely bred species.

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Taronga Western Plains Zoo keeper James Witcombe faces a rare challenge: breeding platypuses. Uncover his unique methods and the insights gained from this elusive mammal.

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He has the weirdest job at the zoo, and it's making a real difference

James Witcombe, Taronga Western Plains Zoo's platypus keeper, finds his job weird. Learn what he's discovered about Australia's secretive platypuses.

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