What is the short-beaked echidna?
Q: What is the short-beaked echidna?
A: The short-beaked echidna is a species of echidna and the only member of its genus.
Q: Why is it called the spiny anteater?
A: It is called the spiny anteater because it eats ants and termites, and is covered in fur and spines.
Q: How does the echidna catch its prey?
A: The echidna catches its prey at a great speed using a special nose (snout) and tongue.
Q: How does the echidna reproduce?
A: The echidna lays eggs like other monotremes.
Q: Where does the echidna live?
A: The echidna lives throughout Australia and in coastal and highland regions of southwestern New Guinea.
Q: Is the echidna threatened with extinction?
A: The echidna is not threatened with extinction, but human activities such as hunting, habitat destruction, and the introduction of foreign predators and parasites have reduced its range.
Q: Is the echidna a native mammal of Australia?
A: Yes, the echidna is the most widespread native mammal of Australia.
