4.9K views · 6.2K reactions | 54 trips in 5 days.  Since a platypus doesn't have a pouch, she has to build one. The nesting burrow is her surrogate pouch — a handcrafted nursery that takes a massive effort to create! Construction stats for this female: ⏱️ 32 hours of total labor.  25 hrs hauling material. ️ 7 hrs constructing the nest. ‍♀️ 54 separate trips. A mother on a mission. Respect! | Hobart Rivulet Platypus | Facebook

22K views · 1.4K reactions | This September, the platy-project returns! Head down to your local creek or river to spot platypus and record what you see (or don’t see!). Will your footsteps be among those gently treading along a riverbank to collect data on the location of platypus this September? | Australian Conservation Foundation | Facebook