Platypuses
Platypuses are one of the weirdest animals of Australia, with the unusual appearance of this egg laying mammal that has waterproof fur, a flat beaver-like tail, webbed feet and a long duck-billed snout. We have a selection of platypus toys that consists of stuffed animals, soft plush toys and puppets in sizes from large to small. These strange, but cute and cuddly platypus plushies consist of realistic stuffed animals of the duck-billed platypus and more.
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Platypus Plush Soft Toy Australian Made Stuffed Animal MediumAU$52.99In stock and ready to ship now -
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Fun Facts about Platypuses
- The platypus is one of the most unusual animals, being an egg-laying, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal.
- The platypus is a monotreme, one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
- Platypuses may look cute and cuddly, but are venomous. The male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom, capable of causing severe pain to humans.
- The Platypus has a sense of electroreception, using electronic impulses to detect underwater prey and locate objects in the darkest depths of the creeks and rivers.
- A baby platypus is called a puggle.
- The platypus is covered with dense, brown, biofluorescent fur that is waterproof and keeps the animal warm.
More on Platypuses
Children can play, dance and sing along with their platypus toys to these fun catchy tunes about platypuses. With the classic song, 'The P-P-Platypus Song' and new nursery rhymes like 'Mr Platypus', these platypus songs are sure to delight and entertain preschoolers and children, both young and old.
These entertaining platypus songs are great to help children develop confidence, enhance motor skills and communication as they role play and perform along with the music with their cherished platypus ... READ MORE
Platypus toys are not just cute and funny looking animals for children to play with, but can engage and entertain kids too. Role playing with platypus stuffed toys to tell stories can help to make children's books like 'Pugsley Platypus', 'Little Platypus: A Day in the Life of a Platypus Puggle' or 'Oi Duck-billed Platypus' come to life.
Sharing a story with your child's soft and cuddly platypus plush toy can help child development and improve your child's reading, communication and vocabulary ... READ MORE
