Platypus Grafitti!

Yes, it's true... someone in Brooklyn tagged up a platypus in the bathroom at the Brooklyn Museum. I was lucky enough to visit the very stall where it was written last February, and snapped a picture with my cell phone.


Note that this clever writer used the "pi" symbol as that last two letters of the word "platypi". Ingenious! The drawing may leave a bit to be desired, but hey, it's totally awesome anyway.

Historical Platypus of the Day:

This is Corrie, the first platypus ever born in captivity. He was born at the Healesville Sanctuary in 1944, with the efforts of platypus keeper David Fleay. The next platys to be born in captivity were the twins I showed you earlier, and that wasn't until 1994! Wow! Also, as you can see, Corrie was a very cute little animal. I would assume he had been de-spurred, if that's possible. I will look into that topic for next time.

But for now, enjoy your Indigenous Peoples/ Columbus/ Leif Eriksson Day.