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

Ever wondered what a Platypus sounds like when having its belly rubbed? Turns out, it’s quite adorable! 💚 This rare recording, made by Platypus Conservation Initiative and UNSW, is pure joy! Platypuses also vocalise with squeaks, snuffles, and growls when disturbed. This, alongside echidna coos, suggests mammalian vocalisation evolved over 200 million years ago. Despite their unlisted status, more must be done to protect platypuses. Pre-order The Bowerbird Collective's album now to raise awaren