Echidna

The Echidna is a monotreme. These spiny creatures live in the forests of Australia.  Some sub species are extinct.

• They are known as "Spiny Anteaters"
• the spines are modified hairs which they can control
• they live slow and long
• they are egg laying mammals
• they are tooth-less
• they have unusual brains
• they host the worlds largest flea
• the baby is called a Puggle

This is a Puggle.

This Echidna is searching for food.

Until next time... "Bye"