Shy Platypus by the Winding Stream

A chubby platypus pads softly along the pebbled edge of a rippling stream. She sniffs the shiny water with her wide, soft bill, watching a few tiny ripples curl around her paws. Behind her, tall grass stands like a bunch of green paintbrushes, and the smooth hillside rolls far into the background.

The platypus blinks at the gentle sunlight as she crouches low, tail touching a patch of grass. Rocks and tufts of reeds peek out from the soft mud. Everything feels calm and fresh, as if she’s just crept out for her morning nose-tickle near the stream.

Fun Fact!

The average lifespan of a platypus in the wild is thought to be around 10 to 12 years, but some can live longer.

Image Details

Coloring page of a platypus standing at the edge of a river with tall grass, rocks, and hills in the background.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Use short, gentle strokes to color the platypus's fur for a fuzzy look.
  2. 2 Make the water sparkle by mixing blues with a hint of light green.
  3. 3 Add wildflowers in the grass using dots of bright purple or pink.
  4. 4 Try blending light brown and gray for the rocks by the river.

Suggested Colors

Warm Brown
River Blue
Leafy Green
Sandy Tan
Sunshine Yellow

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