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Meet Perry The Patterned Platypus

Perry the platypus is sitting quietly by his favorite riverbank, showing off his one-of-a-kind feathery pattern. With his curious eyes and gentle paddle feet, Perry loves listening to the water and meeting new friends. Can you imagine what colors he might come alive with as he waits for his next splash in the stream? Perry’s special coat invites you to add your brightest ideas—will you keep him natural or invent a look that makes him stand out in the wild?

FUN FACT

A platypus has webbed front feet that it uses like powerful paddles to swim through the water.


Perry the platypus is sitting quietly by his favorite riverbank, showing off his one-of-a-kind feathery pattern. With his curious eyes and gentle paddle feet, Perry loves listening to the water and meeting new friends. Can you imagine what colors he might come alive with as he waits for his next splash in the stream? Perry’s special coat invites you to add your brightest ideas—will you keep him natural or invent a look that makes him stand out in the wild?

COLORING TIPS

Experiment with blending similar colors for Perry’s patterned fur and use fine-tipped markers or colored pencils for the smaller sections. Try adding a soft blue or green background to create the feeling of water or riverside plants. Don’t forget to shade his bill and webbed feet for extra personality.

COLOR INSPIRATION

Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.

FUN FACT

A platypus has webbed front feet that it uses like powerful paddles to swim through the water.

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