Interesting Facts about Echidnas

Echidnas are egg-laying mammals.

They are native to Australia and New Guinea.

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They have long, sticky tongues to catch insects.

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Echidnas are Covered in spines for protection.

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They are excellent diggers and use their strong front claws to excavate burrows and find food.

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They are one of the few animals that can survive exposure to venom from some snakes

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They are solitary animals and are active during the day and night.

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Echidnas can grow up to 45 cm (18 inches) long and weigh up to 5 kg

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The baby of the echidna is called a puggle.

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