Remarkable vision of a platypus taking nesting material to its burrow. Arguably the world's most successful captive breeding program of platypus continues to produce results at Warrawong. Started by Dr John Wamsley in the 1990s, platypus have bred each year at the Sanctuary, and continue to do so. The secret to the success is in the "enclosure". Instead of building an aquarium, Dr Wamsley built an ecosystem. The theory being, platypus know how to breed, they just need a safe environment in which

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You’ll never forget your first platypus encounter. It’s a magical moment when you realise that the ripples in the water are being made by this charismatic animal. If you live near a creek or river, find a quiet place on the bank, try to spot a platypus and record what you see. Here, we share 4 great tips for seeing platypus in the wild and recording what you see can help protect this iconic animal. | Australian Conservation Foundation

17K views · 667 reactions | With an animal as unique as the platypus, we love all the marvellous facts that come with this Australian species! Drop your platypus facts below! Here's one to start: When the platypus is on the lookout for food, it's bill comes into action! The bill becomes the primary sense organ while foraging in water and can detect prey through vibrations and pressure! Here's Sam from Melbourne Zoo in action!  Thanks Ryan for the video! | Zoos Victoria | Facebook