The two dodos, mother and baby, watched in amazement as the baby platypus swam across the river with the ease of a fish. They saw him catch a fish effortlessly with his beak and couldn't help but marvel at his skills.

"Wow! You swim really well, baby platypus!" exclaimed baby dodo. Baby platypus blushed and said, "Thank you, baby dodo. I live near water, so I learned to swim when I was very little."

They continued their journey, crossing the river with the help of baby platypus. As they walked, they saw many different animals and plants. Baby dodo and baby platypus were fascinated by the diverse life around them.

Suddenly, they saw a group of strange-looking creatures with fur and beaks like baby platypus. "Look, baby platypus! They look just like you!" exclaimed baby dodo, pointing to the group.

Baby platypus' eyes widened with joy, "Those are my family! I'm home!" He rushed towards them and they all embraced him happily. Baby dodo and Mother dodo watched the heartwarming reunion from a distance.

"Thank you, baby dodo and Mother dodo, for helping me find my way back," said baby platypus with a grateful smile. "You're always welcome in our home."

As they turned to leave, baby dodo asked, "Can we visit you, baby platypus?" Baby platypus nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, of course! You're my friends and you're always welcome!"

They said their goodbyes and started their journey back home. They walked back through the forest, retracing their steps, their hearts full of happiness and new friendships.

As they neared their home, baby dodo looked up at his mother and said, "Today was a good day, wasn't it, mom?" Mother dodo nodded, smiling, "Yes, it was a wonderful day, my little dodo."

They arrived home just as the sun was setting, casting a warm, golden glow over everything. As baby dodo drifted off to sleep that night, he dreamed of his new friend, the baby platypus, and their incredible adventure together.