Platypus Hand Puppet

Dive into the enchanting world of Australia's unique monotremes with this Platypus hand puppet. Part of Hansa's Australian Native Animal collection, this aquatic friend is crafted with soft faux fur and intricate detailing. 

Expertly crafted with input from wildlife specialists, it features a realistic brown colouration, distinctive duck-like bill, and webbed feet. Slip your hand into the lined fabric to animate its lifelike head and front paws, bringing this detailed and realistic platypus to life.

Perfect for:

• Puppet shows
• Sing-alongs
• Interactive story-telling
• Imaginative play
• Bookish play

Size: 51cm approx. from bill to tail 

Features: 

• Filling made from recycled PE bottles
• Eco-friendly cottons & high pile modacrylics
• Backings of surface washable polyester fibers for a soft, cuddly texture
• Handcrafted quality and realistic detail
• Each puppet crafted from an average of 42 separate pieces
• Suitable for children aged 3 and up. For younger children, check out our Eco Buddies puppet range.

Fun Platypus Fact: The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. They are also equipped with electroreceptors in their bills, allowing them to detect tiny electrical currents generated by their prey underwater.