The Weird and Wonderful Echidna and The Very Peculiar Platypus

Front

What is a unique feature of the platypus?

Back

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

Front

What does the term 'monotreme' mean?

Back

Monotremes are a group of egg-laying mammals, including the platypus and echidna.

Front

How do echidnas protect themselves?

Back

Echidnas have spiky quills that help protect them from predators.

Front

What is the primary diet of echidnas?

Back

Echidnas primarily eat ants and termites.

Front

What adaptation helps platypuses find food underwater?

Back

Platypuses use electrical signals to locate prey in the water.

Front

Where are echidnas and platypuses primarily found?

Back

Echidnas and platypuses are primarily found in Australia.

Front

What is the meaning of 'unique'?

Back

Unique means being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

Front

How do platypuses swim efficiently?

Back

Platypuses have webbed feet that help them swim well.

Front

What is one way echidnas are different from other mammals?

Back

Echidnas are one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

Front

What is the main purpose of the platypus's bill?

Back

The bill helps the platypus to find food in the water.