Echidnas are monotremes; unique mammals that lay eggs. The only other monotreme is the platypus; another Australian native animal.I took this photo near Canberra, but there are echidnas in South Australia; I just haven't seen any in the wild to photograph yet!
The echidna's main diet is ants and termites. When an echidna smells ants or termites it uses claws on its feet to dig. It then sends its long sticky tongue into the nest and flicks it around. The insects stick to the tongue and are then drawn into the echida's tiny mouth.
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10 comments:
Unbelievable, this is the ONLY animal I know its name starts with an "E" (in Spanish is spelled equidna)
This is the most fantastic animal on Earth! :-)
What a fascinating little creature! And no doubt considered a very beneficial animal, too.
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I have never seen this animal or heard of it...looks like sharp quills on its coat...
Interesting post, for sure! I'm glad to know this - great photo!
Glad to know a little about this curious looking animal.
Cute little cratre I have only ever seen in the wildlife park rather than in the wild.
Awwww...he's So cute!!!hughugs
How different are they from the hedge hog? or the porcupine? Are they only from Australia?
Wow I dont want to go near it because of its spines on its back. But it do looked amazing.
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