A platypus is a strange and wonderful animal that lives in Australia. It's one of the few animals that lays eggs and has fur, like a bird and a mammal all in one!

Platypuses look like a mix of different animals. They have a flat, duck-like bill, beady little eyes, and a tail that's almost like a beaver's. Their bodies are covered in soft fur, and they have webbed feet, which are perfect for swimming.

The platypus is special because it's one of the only animals that lays eggs and also has features like a mammal. They're called "egg-laying mammals," which is really unusual!

Platypuses live in rivers and lakes in Australia. They love to swim and dive in the fresh water, looking for yummy bugs and worms to eat.

They have a special bill that's like a detective tool. It can find food by feeling vibrations in the water. When they find something tasty, they catch it with their bill and then eat it.

If a platypus feels threatened, it has a way to protect itself. Boys platypuses have a sharp spur on their hind legs that can deliver a venomous bite, but don't worry, it's mostly used for defense and is not harmful to humans. Well, let's follow the tutorial and try to draw a platypus!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Platypus PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Platypus Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this platypus.

Step 2 Draw the mouth of this platypus.

Step 3 Draw this platypus with eyes and a front leg.

Step 4 Draw the body of this platypus and one back leg.

Step 5 Draw the tail of this platypus.

Step 6 Draw the nest and eggs of this platypus.

Step 7 Keep drawing this platypus's nest.

Step 8 Add lines to the body of this platypus.

Step 9 Color this platypus, nest and eggs.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a platypus yet?