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Echidna

    Echidna

    (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

  • Echidnas are medium-sized, solitary mammals covered with coarse hair and spines native to Australia and New Guinea. The spines are modified hairs and are made of keratin, the same fibrous protein that makes up fur, claws, nails, and horn sheaths in animals.

    • Source: https://en.wikipedia.org
    /wiki/Echidna


    Fun Facts:

    1. The Echidna's body temparature is the second lowest out of all mammals.
    2. Echidna's curl into a ball when they become frightened.
    3. Echidna's maximum speed is 2.3 kilometres per hour.

      4. Source: https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au
      /our-stories/news/10FactsaboutEchidnas


  • Echidna's are small, slow moving mammals.
    Watch below:
Echidna walking in desert

Echidna walking through leaves