"Even now, after over a decade of photographing and monitoring our local Platypus population, I get a thrill and sense of wonderment every time I see one. The more I learn of these incredible creatures, the more I want to learn, and the more I want to share that knowledge to try and ensure the continued survival of the species. I would like to think that by educating as many as possible, about an animal that is quintessentially, the only species of its kind in the world, I can change mindsets and encourage people to look in their local creeks, rivers and bushland and foster a relationship with the flora and fauna that surrounds us all. The more me know about our local environment the more we respect and care for it."