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Echidna Facts

Echidnas are fascinating creatures with unique features that set them apart from other animals. The short-beaked echidna, known scientifically as Tachyglossus aculeatus, and the long-beaked echidna, belonging to the Zaglossus genus, both exhibit characteristics that are a blend of various animal traits.

Echidna Facts

Echidna Facts

Long-beaked echidna

Scientific name:Zaglossus
Predaters are: dogs, foxes, goannas and cats
Has a 'long beak'

Features of an Echidna

Spines like a porcupine
Lays eggs like a reptile
Pouch like a kangaroo
Beak like a bird

Short-beaked echidna

predators: foxes, dogs, goannas, cats and tasmanian devils
scientific name:Tachyglossus aculeatus
has short beaje