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

Did you know the platypus spends up to 12 hours a day underwater hunting for food? They make it look so easy with their webbed feet! Watch this amazing animal in action and learn more about how you can help protect their future. 💚 Click the link to learn more! https://discover.wwf.org.au/savetheirhomes #Platypus #WildlifeConservation | WWF-Australia

37K views · 1K reactions | A team of Australian scientists have found something unique to the platypus: their milk has a novel chemical structure that could be used to fight superbugs. | Guardian Australia | Facebook