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 platypus are suprisingly adept climbers? Watch in wonder as this skillfull scrambler gathers nesting material. #forthewild #tarongatv | Taronga Zoo Sydney

25K views · 903 reactions | Baby platypuses usually stay with their mothers for at least five months — so when this little one was found severely dehydrated and thin during a forest fire, these vets knew it was time for some real love and care  #SecretsOfTheZoo | National Geographic TV | Facebook