Fun Fact!
While painful to humans, the venom from a platypus spur is not usually deadly to people, but it can make a small dog very sick.
Image Details
Coloring page of a platypus with a round body, large bill, webbed feet, and a curved tail, sitting and facing to the right.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Use a soft brown for his body, then brighten the bill with yellow or orange.
- 2 Add blue waves or green grass around his feet—platypuses love rivers.
- 3 Try layering two browns for a furry look on his tummy.
- 4 Give his tail a pattern with swirls or stripes.
Suggested Colors
Chocolate Brown
Golden Yellow
Sky Blue
Leaf Green
Sandy Tan
