Carpet python discovered with platypus in its mouth in Australian creek

Plant enthusiast Darren Williams made the discovery in Marys Creek State Forest just west of Gympie in Queensland. Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► The male platypus was freshly killed, probably after what would have been a fierce struggle with the ambush predator. Williams and his companion Elliot Bowerman photographed the roughly 2-metre long carpet python with its jaw firmly clasped around the platypus before quickly moving on. 'We didn’t want to disturb the snake,' Bowerman said ‘There is a python with a platypus in its mouth': botanist’s extreme monotreme v reptile encounter ► Follow the Australia news live blog for the latest updates ► Support the Guardian ► Website ► Facebook ► Instagram ► Twitter ► TikTok ► @guardianaustralia LinkedIn ► Subscribe to the Guardian's other YouTube channels: The Guardian ► Guardian News ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #carpetpython #platypus #snake #carpetpython #guardianaustralia #news #breakingnews #theguardian