The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is found in southern, southeast and northeast New Guinea, and also occurs in almost all Australian environments, from the snow …

Echidna, any of four species of peculiar egg-laying mammals from Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea that eat and breathe through a bald tubular beak protruding from a dome-shaped body …

Echidna Facts Overview ... Despite their similarities in appearance to anteaters, armadillos, and porcupines, echidna belong to an entirely different order (Monotremata).

Jul 1, 2025 · There are four species of echidna that are alive today — one species of short-beaked echidna and three species of long-beaked echidnas. Read on to learn more fun facts …

Apr 9, 2025 · They have very short legs, ideal for digging." Found throughout Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea, from the highlands to the deserts to the forests, the short-beaked echidna is …

Dec 11, 2025 · Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, are medium-sized mammals with hollow, barbless spines covering their body. Although they resemble hedgehogs (family …

Echidnas don’t fit neatly into the categories we usually give mammals, which is why they’re often compared to marsupials, Australia’s other unusual mammals. If you’re curious, I’ve written …

An echidna has a tiny face with small eyes and a long nose, sometimes called a beak. The eyes don’t help the echidna see well, but its acute sense of hearing and smell give this unusual …

In Australia, you might find short-beaked echidnas just about anywhere—from snowy mountains, to tropical rainforests, to deserts. You would have to look hard, though. These unique …

Mar 18, 2022 · Echidnas are solitary creatures aside from the mating season. Their activity varies depending on the season and food source availability. They may be active during the day, …