This is Lesleigh reporting on our adventure to observe the platypus at the Running River. About 80% of Australians have not seen a platypus in the wild, so it was very fortunate that every student in our group observed these fascinating animals. The platypus is a monotreme (an egg – laying mammal) and one of only three species of monotremes currently known (the other two being species of Echidna). Our group had to be very patient and quiet to not scare the platypus, which leaves its burrow to begin feeding in the dusk of evening. This was certainly the opportunity of a lifetime and a highlight of our study abroad trip!
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Find out more about the U of A Faculty-Led: Trekking Australia: Animals, Aborigines, Rainforests and Reefs program.
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