Platypus Gets A Belly Rub 

This juvenile platypus was rescued after noticing strange behaviour and an inability to dive.
After making sure he had no injuries and could display foraging behaviours, UNSW researchers from the Platypus Conservation Initiative released him back to the river.
Two weeks later, he was observed successfully diving and foraging in the same area. 🥹
The platy was able to enjoy some belly rubs, being too young to have venom in his spurs (and remember, this is an expert researcher - don't attempt to provide belly rubs to platys yourself).
📸: Dr Tahneal Hawke (tahneal_hawke on TikTok), Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW