The Weird and Wonderful Echidna & The Very Peculiar Platypus

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What does the word 'unique' mean?

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Unusual or one of a kind.

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Which animal is known for eating ants?

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Short-beaked echidna.

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What is the normal body temperature range for an echidna?

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85 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What are the notable features of a platypus?

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Duck-like bill, webbed feet, grinding plates inside its mouth.

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What secret weapon does an echidna use against predators?

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Its claws.

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What type of animal is an echidna?

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A monotreme, which is a type of egg-laying mammal.

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What is the primary diet of a platypus?

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Small aquatic animals like insects and crustaceans.

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How does a platypus find food underwater?

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It uses electroreception to detect electric fields produced by prey.

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What is the habitat of the echidna?

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Forests, grasslands, and deserts in Australia and New Guinea.

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How do echidnas protect themselves from predators?

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They can curl into a ball and use their spines for protection.