The Weird and Wonderful Echidna & The Very Peculiar Platypus

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What is an echidna?

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An echidna is a spiny mammal that lays eggs and is known for its long snout and ability to camouflage.

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What is a platypus?

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A platypus is a unique mammal that lays eggs, has a bill like a duck, and is known for its webbed feet.

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What does it mean to camouflage?

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To camouflage means to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is a burrow?

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A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter or to live in.

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What is a mammal?

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A mammal is an animal that has fur or hair, gives live birth, and usually feeds its young with milk.

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What is the main diet of an echidna?

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Echidnas primarily eat ants and termites.

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What is the main diet of a platypus?

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Platypuses mainly eat insects, larvae, and small crustaceans.

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What is unique about the way platypuses find food?

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Platypuses use electroreception to detect the electric fields generated by their prey.

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What is the significance of the word 'unique'?

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The word 'unique' means being the only one of its kind; unusual or special.

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How do echidnas protect themselves from predators?

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Echidnas protect themselves by using their spines for defense and by camouflaging.