Saturday, 2 July 2022

Platypus


 


While at the zoo, I spent a while watching the platypus swimming circles after breakfast. The pond is near the foyer and kids can watch thru perspex while safely gated in the compound. 










This particular creature is quite busy so it's a delightful bonus to the stay - adding to the accessibility to viewing the animals up close. 




The other egg laying mammal is the echidna (both montremes) and both unique to Australia.



"It is one of the few species of venomous mammals, as the male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom" which you can see in the above photo. The quote is from Wikipedia.

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23 comments:

  1. csuhpat12 July 2022 at 18:44

    Oh wow. So very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Breathtaking2 July 2022 at 22:25

    Hello,:=) The Platypus is a unique creature that I have only seen pictures of in books. What I didn't know is that the male has a venomous spur, so many thanks for sharing this information..

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  3. Tine de Jong2 July 2022 at 23:27

    That's a very nice animal you saw and the description was nice to read as well. Best regards from the Netherlands and wish you hereby a happy Sunday.

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  4. eileeninmd3 July 2022 at 02:43

    Hello, Lydia
    The Platypus is a neat looking critter. I did not know they had venom.
    Your photos are awesome. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  5. Bob Bushell3 July 2022 at 12:03

    Absolutely stunning photos of a Platypus Lydia.

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  6. Kim Carberry3 July 2022 at 12:43

    What a fantastic sight to see and how interesting to learn more about it. x

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~3 July 2022 at 13:11

    It doesn't seem real, it's so unusual! I would love to see one too!

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  8. Shiju Sugunan4 July 2022 at 04:25

    Thanks for introducing this active critter. Will search for more details.

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  9. Kenneth Cole Schneider4 July 2022 at 08:41

    That is wonderful to get such close views of the active animal.

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  10. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren4 July 2022 at 13:50

    wow!! those are some pawesome shots! Thanks for visiting us!!

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  11. Sandee4 July 2022 at 14:37

    I love going to the zoo. I'd watch this cute pie swim.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti4 July 2022 at 19:54

    I never knew that male platypus have venom! They are such pre-historic looking creatures

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring Station4 July 2022 at 23:43

    I'd love to see one in person

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  14. Sheltie Times5 July 2022 at 09:04

    What beautiful pictures.

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  15. Fun605 July 2022 at 12:26

    I saw one at the Sydney zoo but your photos are excellent. It is a strange looking creature.

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  16. Amy5 July 2022 at 20:17

    I vaguely remember seeing them when I visited Brisbane years ago

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  17. mail4rosey6 July 2022 at 13:50

    I don't think I've ever seen one (outside of cartoons and photos). Fabulous to see one in person.

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  18. Crafty Green Poet8 July 2022 at 00:51

    Wow! It would be amazing to get so close to a platypus! What a fascinating animal

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  19. RachelSwirl9 July 2022 at 12:05

    Such a cute little platypus! thanks for linking up and for sharing with #MySundaySnapshot.

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  20. NCSue11 July 2022 at 14:15

    Platypusses (?) are proof that God has a sense of humor.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/07/a-few-things-blooming-around-homeplace.html

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  21. Suzana13 July 2022 at 04:54

    I like how you did the photos. Are clear and spectacular.
    It's an interesting creature that I saw only at the Zoo, but not with such space and natural ambient.
    Thank you for sharing this experience.
    Happy WW and a fine week!

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  22. Rosahenne15 July 2022 at 15:01

    Fantastische Fotos! Das Tier schein sich sichtlich wohl zu fühlen.
    Hab ein schönes Wochenende!
    Liebe Grüße
    Ingrid

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  23. Melbourne Australia Photos17 July 2022 at 05:33

    One of the most elusive of our native animals, so easy to catch sight of in this display. Great shots, Lydia! Thank you for taking part in the My Sunday Best meme.

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