Baby platypuses usually stay with their mothers for at least five months — so when this little one was found severely dehydrated and thin during a forest fire, these vets knew it was time for some real love and care 💓 #SecretsOfTheZoo | National Geographic TV

Who else is un-bill-ievably excited for platypus month? 🙋 It's a well-known fact that platypuses are monotremes, i.e. mammals that lay eggs and produce milk for their young. But here are some lesser known platypus facts: 🥚 A baby platypus is commonly called a puggle 🍼 They don’t have teats, rather their milk is expressed onto a milk pad on their belly 🧬 Platypus milk contains a rather unusual antibacterial protein. Scientists believe this protein may protect the mother’s highly nutritious mi

This baby platypus is basically just a water puppy! 😍😍 Credit: ViralHog | VT

A baby platypus called Jarrah has made a remarkable recovery after being found close to death in the Gold Coast hinterland. Soon after leaving his mother, he was found dehydrated and covered with leeches under a house. But after a few weeks of loving care at a Brisbane wildlife centre, the little platypus is thriving. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane