U2W5 The Weird and Wonderful Echidna

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What is a monotreme?

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A monotreme is a type of egg-laying mammal, such as the echidna or platypus.

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What does 'unique' mean?

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Unique means being the only one of its kind; unusual.

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How do elephants and giraffes differ in their social behavior?

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Elephants like to be in large groups called herds, while giraffes prefer to be in small groups.

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What does it mean to 'burrow'?

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To burrow means to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground.

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How are echidnas classified?

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Echidnas are classified based on their beak length.

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What is the main characteristic of echidnas?

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Echidnas are unique because they are egg-laying mammals.

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What type of animal is an echidna?

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An echidna is a monotreme, which is a type of mammal that lays eggs.

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What do echidnas use their claws for?

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Echidnas use their claws to dig and burrow into the ground.

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What is the diet of an echidna?

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Echidnas primarily eat ants and termites.

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What is the significance of the echidna's spines?

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The spines provide protection from predators.