“This isn’t a duckling,” the expert explained, shaking his head in amazement. “You’ve just found a baby platypus.”
The Johnsons stared at him in disbelief. A platypus? Here, in their backyard? The expert went on to explain that platypuses are incredibly rare in this area and are almost never found outside their native river habitats. The little creature must have wandered far from its home—or been carried there by something.
The discovery sent shockwaves through the local wildlife community. Experts arrived to examine the baby platypus, ensuring it was in good health. But the biggest question remained: How did it end up in the Johnsons’ backyard?