17K views · 667 reactions | With an animal as unique as the platypus, we love all the marvellous facts that come with this Australian species! Drop your platypus facts below! Here's one to start: When the platypus is on the lookout for food, it's bill comes into action! The bill becomes the primary sense organ while foraging in water and can detect prey through vibrations and pressure! Here's Sam from Melbourne Zoo in action!  Thanks Ryan for the video! | Zoos Victoria | Facebook

Platypus keep themselves looking sharp with their claw! Platypuses stop frequently throughout the day to groom themselves. To keep their fur in the best condition, they use their hind foot which is equipped with sharp, curved claws like a comb to groom their dense, waterproof fur. Image: @hobartrivuletplatypus via @wilderness_aus on Instagram | The Wilderness Society