What is an Echidna?

Q: What is an Echidna?


A: Echidna is a spiny anteater that lives in Australia and New Guinea.

Q: What family does the Echidna belong to?


A: Echidna belongs to the Tachyglossidae family.

Q: What kind of mouth does an Echidna have?


A: An Echidna has a long, tube-like mouth with a sticky tongue.

Q: How is an Echidna protected from predators?


A: An Echidna can quickly dig a hole until only its spines are showing, making it difficult for predators to get to it without injuring themselves.

Q: How does an Echidna protect itself during a fire?


A: During a fire, an Echidna digs down to a safe location out of reach of the flames.

Q: Does an Echidna lay eggs or give birth to live young?


A: Echidnas lay eggs despite having mammary glands.

Q: Where can Echidna be found?


A: Echidnas can be found in Australia and New Guinea.

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