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Platypus Swims Beneath the Ripples

A young platypus glides smoothly underwater, bubbles rising from his bill as he paddles between tall grasses and rocks. His wide, flat bill peeks out from under the water, and his webbed feet stretch out behind, ready to swoosh around a pebble. Every part of him looks curious and busy, with round eyes focused on the riverbed and a tail sweeping water behind him.

Wiggly plants bend gently with the current, reaching up around smooth stones and tiny river pebbles. The wavy surface lines above show the river’s gentle flow, tracing the path this clever swimmer takes. The whole scene feels cool, splashy, and full of little hiding spots, perfect for a platypus searching for a snack.

Easy
Preschoolers (0-5)
#platypus #animals #river #australia #underwater #wildlife #nature
Platypus paddling underwater among rocks, tall plants, wavy lines, and bubbles in a river scene.
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Fun Fact!

A platypus can store some fat reserves in its tail, which it can use for energy if food becomes scarce.

Image Details

Coloring page of a platypus swimming underwater with bubbles, surrounded by rocks, tall grass, pebbles, and wavy water lines overhead.

Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Use blue or green for the river water around the platypus.
  2. 2 Make the rocks and pebbles lots of different browns and grays.
  3. 3 Try adding a little shimmer on the bubbles with a white crayon.
  4. 4 Color the river plants with two shades of green for extra detail.

Suggested Colors

Warm Brown
Pale Blue
Riverbank Green
Stone Gray
Sand Yellow

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