Fun Fact!
Protecting freshwater habitats is the most important thing we can do to ensure the survival of the incredible platypus.
Image Details
Coloring page of a platypus swimming along a river with grassy patches, inside an outline of Australia. Australian island is also shown.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Fill the river with pale blue crayons and swirl in some white for shine.
- 2 Use a brown or dark gray for the platypus's fur, and color his bill with a soft yellow or tan.
- 3 Add pops of green to the grass tufts around the riverbanks.
- 4 Outline the shape of Australia with bright orange for an extra splash.
Suggested Colors
Earthy Brown
Pale Sky Blue
Sunny Yellow
Fresh Green
Outback Orange
