Animal Body Parts: Meet the Platypus

Get to know the platypus with this fill-in-the-blank activity! The platypus has special body parts that help it survive near the rivers and lakes of Australia. In this worksheet, students will read a brief description of a platypus, then determine how the animal uses its eyes, fur, tail, claws, and bill.

Created for kindergarteners and first graders, this worksheet will introduce learners to animal adaptations and the ways that an animal’s body parts can help meet their needs. Students can also begin to see how animals interact with their habitats.

Ready to learn about other animals? Check out Animal Body Parts #1 or How Animals Move.