Fun Fact!
A platypus uses its partially webbed hind feet mainly for steering in the water and for braking.
Image Details
Coloring page of a plump platypus sleeping inside a nest, surrounded by curved grass and leaves, eyes closed and tail curled.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Use soft browns for the platypus’s fur and a paler tan for his bill.
- 2 Try light green and dark green for the grass and leaves.
- 3 Add gentle blue behind him for a dreamy morning sky.
- 4 Color the tail a bit darker to help it stand out.
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