Australian unique platypus on rock

Celebrate one of Australia’s most remarkable native species with this beautifully hand-crafted Platypus on Rock – Small sculpture.

Modelled on the semi-aquatic platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) — an egg-laying mammal found in eastern Australia — this piece captures the calm, inquisitive nature of this extraordinary creature as it rests upon a sculpted rocky perch

Did You Know? — The Remarkable Platypus

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of only five living species of monotremes — egg-laying mammals — and is found only in Australia. These shy, semi-aquatic creatures inhabit freshwater rivers and creeks along the eastern coast, from Tasmania to Queensland.

A marvel of evolution, the platypus combines traits found across several animal groups:

• It has a duck-like bill that is packed with electroreceptors, allowing it to detect the faint electrical pulses of prey hidden in muddy water.

• Its webbed feet and dense waterproof fur make it an expert swimmer, capable of staying submerged for up to two minutes while hunting.

• Males have a venomous spur on their hind legs — one of the few venomous features found in mammals — used during territorial disputes.

• Unlike most mammals, females lay soft-shelled eggs, which they incubate in burrows lined with wet leaves.

Scientists believe the platypus provides a living link to early mammalian evolution, retaining ancient features that date back over 110 million years.
Today, it remains a treasured symbol of Australia’s unique biodiversity and an ambassador for freshwater conservation.

Did you know the platypus is one of the world’s only egg-laying mammals? 🥚
Our small Platypus on Rock sculpture celebrates this incredible Australian species in realistic detail — a wonderful addition for educators, collectors, or anyone who loves native wildlife