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Have the economics of caring for the natural world changed in the last 100 years? In 1927 renowned Australian naturalist Harry Burrell wrote:

"There is little to be said either for or against the platypus. It does no positive good, neither does it do any positive harm. It has a valuable fur, but neither exists in sufficient numbers, nor breeds sufficiently rapidly, nor lends itself to any scheme of cultivation in such a way as to hold out hope of its becoming an important natural asset. It is not good to eat and apparently serves no purpose useful to man."

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While the humans are away, the platypus will play! 😊

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So much Spring rain lately! We've been hard at work trying to better understand how our local platypus deal with the rapidly fluctuating water levels in Hobart's urban waterways.

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Thanks to the residents and staff at Baldwin Living Vaucluse Gardens for a great chat about all things platypus! 😊

#REPOST @vauclusegardens_southhobart with @get__repost__app South Hobart is home to a very famous character, the Hobart Rivulet Platypus. He is known to frolic near Vaucluse Gardens and has been sighted by many Residents and staff over the years. Tuesday 28th September we were pleased to welcome Peter from the @hobartrivuletplatypus & #hobartrivuletplatypus conservation group who is currently educating the community on these fascinating creatures , with the aim to compile a book on their local history. This presentation was a roaring success and Pete will be visiting us again soon. #repostandroid #repostw10

Higher water levels sometimes mean it's better to go around 😊

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Aqua coat, platypus style 🥰

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"Some days, the world is too loud, for a quiet soul." - J. Rose

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Surf's up in Platypus Land! 🥰

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Out of the blue! 😊

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Check out the latest issue of Bandicoot Times for a terrific recap of work being done to restore the banks of the Hobart Rivulet. As scientist Christine Coughanowr says:
"Without healthy riparian zones you really just have a drainage ditch"

There's also a story on Hobart's platypus in there too! 😊

https://issuu.com/thecityofhobart/docs/bandicoot_times_spring_2021-no_82

A classic label from over 20 years ago when Cascade Brewery also made cordials.

Cascade's bush land in South Hobart plays a critical role in the survival of Hobart Rivulet platypus.

Thanks to Lyn Rodman for this awesome treasure!

#REPOST @bonorong with @get__repost__app Meet Pedro the Platypus!

Pedro was brought to our Wildlife Hospital by the rangers of Mt. Field National Park after he was found lying on the side of the road.
Once he arrived at our clinic, our wildlife vets got to work on giving him a full health check under general aesthetic. They found some minor bruising around his face so they got to work on x-raying him to ensure there were no broken bones. Thankfully, there were only small signs of internal injury, nothing that rest wouldn't fix. They suspected that he may have experienced some sort of trauma and prescribed him some time to heal.

Pedro has since been sent into care with an experienced platypus rehabilitator where he is expected to make a full recovery and be released back home to the wild.

Photo thanks to Michael Eastwell

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What an absolute joy it was to deliver this beautiful platypus created by Linda Bates of Cadaghi Pottery to SoHo local Janie Whitney!

Serendipitously, the platypus created in Far North Queensland now lives with Janie right on the Hobart Rivulet!

Thanks again to Linda Bates, and congratulations Janie

Spring rain rummage 🥰

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Jimmy's tickets are booked! COVID willing, our SoHo Platypus Mural will come to life on November 20-28!

Special thanks to Hilary of Macquarie Street Stables for providing Jimmy and his family with terrific accommodation! 🥰
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23491845

Thanks also to a SoHo local who has kindly donated a rental car through carnextdoor.com.au. 🥰

We can't wait for the day when a giant platypus looks out over the SoHo community.

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Thanks so much to Mel Stanger for her generous support. 🥰

See more of Mel's beautiful art at @thechangesmiths

#REPOST @thechangesmiths with @get__repost__app I couldn't be happier with this news! And we all need a bit of good news right now, hey?

My art, achieving good ❤️

Over the last couple of months I've sent Zoom prints off to California, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and probably the most exciting one was right next door to me in little old Snug! It was a surprise birthday present for my gorgeous neighbour - a limited edition A2 print, gifted by her family. And I just adore seeing how much she loves it.

I can draw, sure, but I can't achieve anything without your support. So thank you to everyone who's purchased a print so far. We're kicking goals for the environment and threatened species together. xxx

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Every day is Choose-Day

According to recent research, approximately 75% of Australia’s platypus populations will die out over the next 50 years if global temperatures continue to rise at their current rate.

Let's make better choices!

Hang in there 'straya!

Day 12! We hope you've enjoyed the 12 Days of Platypuses 🥰

Day 11, 12 Days of Platypuses

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