Fun Fact!
The platypus is such a unique animal that it's sometimes called a "living fossil" because its features are so ancient.
Image Details
Coloring page of a platypus sitting on grass by a riverbank, with eggs under her, surrounded by plants, a flower, and a tree branch overhead.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Try a chocolate brown or gray for the platypus’s fur.
- 2 Color the eggs light cream or pale yellow for a gentle look.
- 3 Add blue and green streaks in the river for a splashy effect.
- 4 Use many greens for the grass and leaves for a lively outdoorsy feel.
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