Muddy Creek Morning with Platypus

A wide-billed platypus waddles out of a rippling creek, his shiny tail sweeping over smooth pebbles and fresh grass. He blinks at the sunshine while plump clouds float by, and a tall tree fans out leaves over his path, casting gentle shade along the bank.

Mountains roll in the distance, wrapping the scene in quiet. Bright tufts of grass poke through the rocks, ready for a splash if the platypus decides to paddle again. Every line in this picture waits for color, from the twisty stream to the fluffy hilltop clouds.

Fun Fact!

Climate change, leading to droughts and changes in river flows, is another serious threat to platypus survival.

Image Details

Coloring page of a platypus with a wide bill walking along a rocky riverbank, surrounded by grass, trees, distant hills, and clouds.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Try brown and tan for the platypus’s body and bill.
  2. 2 Use two shades of green for the leafy grass tufts.
  3. 3 Add blue and white swirls to make the creek shine.
  4. 4 Mix gray and beige for the pebbles and river rocks.

Suggested Colors

Chocolate Brown
Sage Green
Sky Blue
Stone Gray
Sunny Yellow

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