Cushion Cover of a platypus

Platypuses, along with echidnas, are the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. In warmer environments, such as Queensland, platypus are smaller, with Tasmanian platypuses often much bigger.

Platypuses close their eyes, ears and nose when underwater. The only sensory system they use when foraging for small water animals such as insect larvae, freshwater shrimps, and crayfish, is touch. They have touch receptors in their bills.

You are more likely to see a platypus going for a walk in Tasmania than anywhere else because there is a lack of natural predators here. This platypus has walked and climbed into a cosy hammock and is enjoying some daydreaming time. 

This bright, colourful and sturdy cushion cover, with the "Hammock Life" image printed on both sides, are Made in Australia and are 100% polyester, meaning they wash up a treat. Put them in a lingerie bag for extra protection and cold machine wash.  They come in one size, approximately 40 x 40 cm. The background is more of a creamy white colour than a bright white. The zipper at the bottom of the cushion cover is virtually invisible.

All my paintings are copyrighted. They are created from my imagination and are not available for reproduction in any manner without permission from the artist, Patricia Hopwood-Wade (pjpaintings@gmail.com).