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Platypus by the Shady Riverbank
Gently wading through fresh water, this curious platypus explores its riverbank home. Surrounded by lush reeds, smooth rocks, and lily pads, it finds treasures and tiny river critters along the way. Whether you imagine bright sunlight or cool, shady trees overhead, add your own colors to the peaceful scene where the platypus finds its next snack and maybe a playful splash!
FUN FACT
This thick fur on a platypus has two layers: a woolly undercoat for warmth and longer, shiny guard hairs on top to keep water out.
Gently wading through fresh water, this curious platypus explores its riverbank home. Surrounded by lush reeds, smooth rocks, and lily pads, it finds treasures and tiny river critters along the way. Whether you imagine bright sunlight or cool, shady trees overhead, add your own colors to the peaceful scene where the platypus finds its next snack and maybe a playful splash!
COLORING TIPS
Layer different shades of brown for the platypus’s fur to make it look soft and textured. Mix light greens and deep greens for the reeds and trees to give depth. Try blue and teal for the river, and experiment with yellow or orange highlights to create reflections on the water.
COLOR INSPIRATION
Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.
FUN FACT
This thick fur on a platypus has two layers: a woolly undercoat for warmth and longer, shiny guard hairs on top to keep water out.
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