larena , to random
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Another photo of the platypus. This one shows the layer of air between its fur/skin and the water, keeping it warm, dry and bouyant.

The full version of the previous photo with the entire platypus visible. It is diagonal with the beak at the bottom left and tail at the top right. The water is rippled due to the motion of its feet.

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Platybutt!

Photo of a platypus floating on the top of some muddy water. The photo was taken from behind, diagonally, so its beak is at the top left of the frame. In the foreground is its flat, brown, furry tail. To either side, the undersides of its back feet are visible. The front feet are paddling, so they're held out to the sides with the webbing fully fanned out. This platypus is unusual in that the feet have a white mottled pattern over them. Most platypus feet are dark brown all over.
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    larena , to random
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    We have a little resident platypus living in our creek.😍 This week, we've seen it twice during the day and captured it on trailcam every night.

    Photo of a platypus floating on the surface of beige muddy water. The mud was stirred up by the platypus foraging for worms. Its fur is brown all over and its beak is grey. The front webbed feet have white mottling. The claws on its right back foot are visibl, with no sign of a spur so this is probable a female. The pouches that close over its tiny eyes when swimming are white inside and give the impression of eyelashes.
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    @loren It's very sweet 😀

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    @larena so cool you got such a nice look at them! i really hope i can see one some day. they are such special little guys

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