{"product_id":"platypus-38cm","title":"Platypus - 38cm, 1.5kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e⚡ The Sustainable, Ultra-Soft Australian Native Animal Companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a piece of unique Australian wildlife with this handcrafted \u003cb\u003eRealistic Soft Platypus Companion\u003c\/b\u003e! Celebrated worldwide as one of nature's rarest egg-laying mammals (monotremes), this duck-billed platypus plush features a soft, cuddly design made from high-quality acrylic fur. Measuring 36 cm in length, it is puffed with eco-conscious inner stuffing crafted from 19 recycled plastic bottles harvested from ocean waste. Serving as an educational native animal souvenir, a comforting emotional support plush, or a weighted paperweight anchor, this platypus brings gentle charm and sustainable craftsmanship to bedrooms, classrooms, and sensory spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎭 Multi-Purpose Functional Play \u0026amp; Therapeutic Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe realistic form, ocean-conscious build, and versatile weight distribution of this platypus plush allow it to adapt seamlessly across diverse home, clinical, and educational environments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs an Interactive Australian Wildlife Educational Resource:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for early childhood classrooms, geography units, and environmental studies. Its authentic duck bill, paddle tail, and soft fur provide young learners with a hands-on, tactile representation of Australia’s iconic egg-laying mammal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) \u0026amp; Grounding Lovey:\u003c\/b\u003e An extraordinary non-pharmacological comfort tool for individuals managing stress, anxiety, PTSD, or autism. Rested across the lap or chest during quiet hours or travel, its soft acrylic fur and soothing physical presence help down-regulate an overstimulated nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a Weighted Paperweight \u0026amp; Desktop Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to its flat laying posture and dense plush feel, this native companion works wonderfully as a novel desk paperweight or grounding sensory lap toy during study or work sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Educational \u0026amp; Eco-Conscious Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔ Ocean-Conscious \u0026amp; Sustainable Filling:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuffed using 19 recycled plastic bottles made from regenerated ocean waste, offering a 100% recycled filling that protects marine habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔ Handcrafted Realistic Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously crafted with authentic features—including a soft duck bill, webbed feet detail, and plush fur—replicating the charm of a real Australian platypus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔ Multi-Functional \u0026amp; Versatile Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized perfectly at 36 cm long, making it ideal for cuddles, bed display, or acting as a novel sensory paperweight on desks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔ Hygienic \u0026amp; Machine Washable:\u003c\/b\u003e Made with durable stitching and acrylic fur; machine washable using a chemical- or soap-free cleaning agent for effortless maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic Soft Platypus Plush Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted eco-friendly native Australian platypus plush \/ sensory companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 cm (Length \/ 14″) x 8 cm (Height \/ 3″)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Fabric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality, non-toxic acrylic fur with soft fabric bill and feet accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInner Filling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% recycled eco-friendly stuffing (made from 19 regenerated ocean-waste plastic bottles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative wildlife education, emotional support, anxiety reduction, sensory grounding, and novel paperweight use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for ages \u003cb\u003e3+ years\u003c\/b\u003e, native animal lovers, collectors, OT clients, and sensory seekers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine washable using a chemical\/soap-free cleaning agent on a gentle cycle; 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