Looped Litter: Plastic packaging
Outcome: Came off by itself
In a matter of minutes we observed a platypus become entangled in a loop of plastic, then break free!
Looped Litter: Plastic packaging
Outcome: Came off by itself
In a matter of minutes we observed a platypus become entangled in a loop of plastic, then break free!
Spotted a platypus entangled in rubbish?
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@hobartrivuletplatypus was founded by Pete Walsh on October 5th 2020. It is dedicated to the conservation and protection of Hobart’s urban platypus population.
As seen in the ABC/PBS documentary #ThePlatypusGuardian
*in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines
We live in Nipaluna/Hobart, Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal country. Always was, always will be.
Hobart Rivulet Platypus © Pete Walsh 2020-2025
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