The Weird and Wonderful Echidna & The Very Peculiar Platypus

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What is the secret weapon the echidna uses when a predator is near?

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It camouflages.

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Which animal has a feature like a snake and has venom?

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Male platypus.

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What does a platypus do when not looking for food?

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It shelters in its burrow.

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What does the word 'burrow' mean?

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To dig a hole.

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What does the word 'unique' mean?

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Unusual.

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What is the main diet of an echidna?

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Ants and termites.

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What type of animal is a platypus?

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A monotreme, which lays eggs.

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How does an echidna protect itself from predators?

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By curling into a ball and using its spines.

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What is the primary habitat of a platypus?

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Freshwater rivers and streams.

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What is a distinctive feature of a male platypus?

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It has venomous spurs on its hind legs.