Videos of cute animals being tickled, it was what the internet was invented for.

The latest version shows a platypus splashing around in the water and enjoying a good tickle at Healesville Sanctuary, in Australia.

A YouTube video of the tickling session has become extremely popular, with the infectious happiness of the platypus proving irresistible to viewers.

This platypus enjoys getting its belly tickled (Picture: YouTube)

The mammal is seen flicking its feet in pure joy as it lies in the water having its mid-section stroked.


It then continues to play with the visitor, swimming back and forth and being hand-fed.

A member of Cute Creatures Great And Small, who posted the one-minute clip, said: ‘This beautiful platypus loved playing in the water and loved a tickle!

‘She was so friendly and ate food right out of my hand!’