Schleich’s Platypus is an accurate model of the iconic and unique Australian animal. The platypus is an egg-laying mammal that resides in rivers and lakes, but its the black, duck-like bill that sends electrical impulses that makes this unusual creature truly exceptional. Schleich’s platypus figurine is painted predominantly brown with a lighter underbelly, as is textured beautifully to highlight its glossy insulated fur.