Why did the platypus bring a snorkel to the library? Because it heard the books were deep! 😆
Get ready to dive into creativity with the platypus, a goofy mix of duck, beaver, and otter that’s ready to waddle, paddle, and make you giggle!
Coloring ideas for Platypus
Platypuses usually have brown bodies, light tan bellies, and dark gray or black bills and feet. You can use soft browns for the fur, and dark gray for the flat tail and webbed feet. Or try something fun, like giving your platypus a purple bill, green flippers, or a rainbow tail! The background can be a cool Australian river with water plants, smooth rocks, and maybe a koala or kangaroo hiding nearby. Add sparkles in the water or a little treasure chest to make it a silly adventure scene!
On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about the platypus, or how to say its name in different languages? You could even give it a name of your own, or draw your own version using your imagination!
What is a Platypus?
The platypus is one of the strangest animals in the world. It has the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, and the feet of an otter. Platypuses live in freshwater rivers and lakes in Australia and are great swimmers. They weigh about 1.5 to 5 pounds (0.7 to 2.4 kilograms) and can live up to 15 years. Their soft, waterproof fur keeps them warm in cold water, and their wide bills help them scoop up bugs, worms, and tiny creatures from the riverbed. Platypuses are mammals, but instead of giving birth like most mammals, they lay eggs. This makes them one of only a few animals in the world that do this. They are quiet and shy, spending most of their time swimming or resting in their burrows. With their quirky features and playful nature, platypuses are one of nature's funniest surprises.
How to say Platypus in different languages
- English: Platypus
- French: Ornithorynque
- Spanish: Ornitorrinco
- Arabic: خلد الماء (khold al-mā)
- German: Schnabeltier
- Chinese: 鸭嘴兽 (yāzuǐshòu)
- Japanese: カモノハシ (kamonohashi)
- Korean: 오리너구리 (orineoguri)
- Portuguese: Ornitorrinco
- Italian: Ornitorinco
- Hindi: प्लैटिपस (plaiṭipas)
- Russian: Утконос (utkonos)
- Turkish: Ornitorenk
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References
Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
- https://www.britannica.com/animal/platypus
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/platypus
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/platypus