A giant Sumatran tiger, an Asian elephant, a sun bear and a platypus are among the endangered species that will light up Sydney’s Taronga Zoo as part of the Vivid festival, starting on Friday. | Guardian Australia

Earlier this month, 10 platypus were released into the Royal National Park as part of a unique collaboration between Taronga Conservation Society Australia, UNSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WWF-Australia. Take a look behind the scenes of what goes into achieving this landmark conservation effort to help establish a self-sustaining population in the park for the first time in more than 50 years. With the support of RSPCA NSW and philanthropic donors, we have opened a new Platypus

Just Trey, our resident platypus showing off his expert climbing abilities! ☺️ Have you ever witnessed anything like it? Thanks, keeper Nat for capturing this remarkable moment! #forthewild #tarongatv | Taronga Zoo Sydney

Did you know that platypuses have venom? Their ankle spurs can cause serious damage that can take months to recover from. | National Geographic Animals