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| − | The '''Echidna''' are [[monotreme]]s | + | The '''Echidna''' are egg-laying mammals ([[monotreme]]s) native to regions in [[Australia]] and [[New Guinea]]. They have small, spiny bodies, along with stout legs which are well suited for digging into logs and soil. When threatened, the echidna will curl into a spiny ball. [[Termite]]s make up the majority of an echidna's diet. |
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Revision as of 04:17, January 6, 2008
The Echidna are egg-laying mammals (monotremes) native to regions in Australia and New Guinea. They have small, spiny bodies, along with stout legs which are well suited for digging into logs and soil. When threatened, the echidna will curl into a spiny ball. Termites make up the majority of an echidna's diet.
Popular Culture
Knuckles the Echidna from the Sonic the Hedgehog videogame series is an echidna.