Adult Male Platypus, Hobart Rivulet

31-10-2025

Looped litter: Rubber Band
Outcome: Immediate release

A huge thank you to local filmmaker Craige! His eagle eye alerted us to a platypus entangled in looped litter. He provided crucial footage, location, time, and direction of travel. This information, combined with alerts from our Platycam the following morning, gave us the clues we needed.

We were able to intervene and release the platypus the very next evening.

Rapid intervention is key to preventing suffering and injury from looped litter. Community awareness and 24/7 cameras make this possible.

Spotted a platypus entangled in rubbish? 

Contact us ASAP on Messenger (@hobartrivuletplatypus), or SMS 0434 418 671. Please include:

  • Date 
  • Time
  • Location
  • Direction platypus was traveling in
  • Video or photo that clearly shows the entanglement

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