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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Echidna , Spiny Anteater Tachyglossus aculeatus | |
| Mammal Family : | "Echidnas" Tachyglossidae |
| Description : | Common. Length 30-45cm ; Weight 2-7kg. Body is covered in long spines (quills ), with fur between the spines. Femals lay a single soft shelled egg and have a pouch. Eats ants and termites only. Occasionally falls prey to wild dogs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Widespread, where ever there are ants. Seeks shelter under thick bushes, hollow logs, rabbit or wombat burrows. Females will dig burrows for incubating and suckling young. |
| Distribution : | Australia wide |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. habitats seen (5) .. |
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