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The Platypus Guardian

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Pete Walsh is a Tasmanian obsessed with one of nature’s least understood creatures, the platypus: an egg-laying, duck-billed, venom-spined, furry-coated underwater mammal. The natural environment of the platypus is in danger from urban…

DirectorsNick Hayward·Chadden Hunter
ProducersNick Hayward·Fraser Johnston

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nick Hayward

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Pete Walsh
Self

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The Platypus Guardian — streaming FAQ

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The Platypus Guardian is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Platypus Guardian on Netflix?

No, The Platypus Guardian is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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The Platypus Guardian is available on PBS Documentaries in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.