Amazing Echidna Adaptations

What is the common name for the Echidna?

• Kangaroo

• Koala

• Emu

• Spiny Anteater

Which group of mammals do Echidnas belong to?

• Monotremes

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Marsupials

What is the purpose of an Echidna's beak?

• To fly

• To lay eggs

• To dig for food

• To catch prey

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What material are an Echidna's spines made of?

• Feathers

• Bones

• Keratin

• Fur

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What is the function of an Echidna's spines?

• To attract mates

• To camouflage

• To help them fly

• To scare predators

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What is the purpose of an Echidna's tongue?

• To dig burrows

• To build nests

• To catch prey

• To communicate

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How does an Echidna protect itself from predators?

• By flying away

• By rolling into a ball

• By spraying venom

• By climbing trees

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What is the unique feature of an Echidna's body temperature?

• It is higher than other mammals

• It is the same as humans

• It is lower than other mammals

• It changes depending on the environment

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What is the term for the state of reduced body functions in Echidnas?

• Hibernation

• Torpa

• Molting

• Migration

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How long can Echidnas live in the wild?

• 10-15 years

• 20-25 years

• 30-35 years

• 40-45 years

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