Platypus on Brink of Extinction (3 of 3) (IMAGE) University of New South Wales Caption New UNSW research shows the possibility of the iconic Australian platypus becoming extinct because of threats including climate change and human-related habitat loss. Credit UNSW Science Usage Restrictions For use with this story only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.