Looped litter: Hair band
Outcome: Immediate release
A community member alerted us to a platypus with something around its neck.
Due to their durability, strength and low cost, hair bands are deadly weapons when in and around waterways!
Looped litter: Hair band
Outcome: Immediate release
A community member alerted us to a platypus with something around its neck.
Due to their durability, strength and low cost, hair bands are deadly weapons when in and around waterways!
Spotted a platypus entangled in rubbish?
Contact us ASAP on Messenger (@hobartrivuletplatypus), or SMS 0434 418 671. Please include:
@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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