Platypus is also called duckling a small amphibious Australian Mammal noted, for its odd combination of primitive features, and special adaptations . They are common in the waterways of Eastern Australia ,they generally feed on bottom dwelling invertebrates.also occasional crays ,fish and insects..
This shy creature forages most actively from dusk to dawn ,sheltering during the day in burrows ..
Name: Laurel Robinson
Biography:
My name is laurel Briggs Robinson i was born in Mooroopna Victoria ,,and i am a proud Yorta Yorta - Wurunjeri woman .i grew up in Shepparton ,where i attended school up until ,my teen years ..I joined Kaiela Arts gallery , and i then realized my hidden feelings i had in art and the memories of my childhood ..i do love working with the other elders and exchanging stories , i think its important , we pass our stories onto the younger generations
i went to Melbourne and worked as a telephonist, then went to Sydney NSW and work for the Aboriginal medical service for 40 years then returned home to Shepparton ..
Dreaming Spirit Lizard represents dreaming stories; Dreaming Spirit.
Moving forward Emu represents moving forward on a journey in life.