Looped litter: Rubber band
Outcome: Immediate release
Some rescues are over in minutes, others like this one play out over days! This particular male platypus was quite timid, difficult to locate and not that keen on being captured. It was a relief to finally remove the band from around his body!
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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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