Shhh…. Under layers of earth the platypus is sleeping.
Platypus spend around half their day resting in short, oval-shaped burrows of about 3 to 8 m long that they dig into earth banks around rivers, lakes or streams. They often have multiple burrows scattered along their home range. Females also dig elaborate nesting burrows around 20 m long with multiple chambers and earth plugs which they share with their unweaned young. The burrow is expertly hidden from predators. You might walk right by it and never notice it.
A sneak peek of my newly illustrated book coming out in the spring of 2011.
Very nice layer! Interesting factual info as well!
Wonderful and sweet.
Looks very intriguing. Are you writing the book as well, and are all the critters underground? I can’t wait to see more.
That images is messing with me lol…ever see the show where the guy got spurred by a male platypus (they have a venomous spur)…I think it was called “When Platypus Attack”
Yeah, Brian that spur is kind of gross huh….. I’ll bet it hurts too! Yikes! When Platypus Attack… and they look so cute….
Judy, No I am the illustrator only. It’s written by Thomas Heffron and will be published by the American Academy of Sleep Science.
But…. I do hope to write some day too!
Cosy and warm, with a beautiful texture for the platypus’ fur.
Glorious colour and sweet wee creatures.
This is beyond beautiful! such amazing creatures!
Beautiful scene of these sweet creatures, Roberta! Wow, I can feel the softness of their fur…wonderful!
Magnificent!!!!! This is soooooooo awesome. Girl you are through the roof!!!!
Hi Roberta!
Is absolutely amazing! Love the colors
Amazing! Both your work and the creatures!
Love these lil guys. In addition to making them adorable, love how velvety you made their fur look. Great job!