Platypus

Platypus The fascination with the platypus has been evident in the science community since the animal was first discovered. This is mainly due to it carrying the charateristics of several other animals including its duck bill, beaver tail and otter like feet. In fact, the platypus was considered such an odd looking animal that some scientists believed it to be an elaborate fraud and even tried looking for stitches where they thought the beak was sewn onto the body! 

This Hansa platypus toy is a very close plush recreation of the original animal. You only have to look at the detail to see that the dimensions are in proportion... the beak (or bill), tail and feet all follow the true likeness of this extraordinary animal. If you could stroke the screen... I'm sure you would... his fur is just so soft! Just so you know, he's used to the warm climate of Australia so you may have to turn up the heat to keep him happy in your home.

Toys That Teach A great part of Hansa's mission is to educate children and adults alike about the world's animals and so, as well as being very close plush recreations of the original, every Hansa toy comes with a 'Toys That Teach' tag, which describes each animal's:

- Habitat
- Lifestyle
- Gestation period
- Care of young
- Eating habits

So you not only get a wonderful soft toy but also an understanding of the animal and its behaviour in its very own kingdom.