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World Aquatic Animals Day

4 April 2025

Today is #worldaquaticanimalday, and what cooler water-loving animal to share than the weird and wonderful Platypus. Auntie Laurel is one of the Water Guardians from our series of storybooks and learning resources helping to teach Tassie's of all ages about water.

Want to meet Laurel and her friends?

Explore the story books, colouring pages and lesson plans on our new website.

​Auntie Laurel, the Platypus

Hello, my name is Laurel, and I am a platypus. I live on the wild West Coast of Tasmania. Sometimes I like to visit the east, but it’s a bit drier there. I’m passionate about looking after water, no matter the weather.

​Auntie Laurel, the Platypus

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