Platypus

Introduction

Platypus are one of the most bizaar animals on our planet, but they are becoming increasingly rare due to livestock farming, and other harmful human activities.

Warning!

Never pick up a platypus with your bare hands. They have sharp spikes between their hind legs that produces an extremely painful chemical.

Benefits of Platypus

Indicator Species

In addition to serving as an "ambassador species", the "platypus can serve as an indicator species of waterway health as they are usually the first to return to waterways after water quality rehabilitation and conservation efforts have been established." - Land Care NSW