What is an Echidna?

The video introduces echidnas, relatives of the platypus, highlighting their unique features like a distinctive snout and specialized tongue. It explains how echidnas are tracked using radio transmitters attached to their spines. The video includes a field encounter with an echidna, discussing its physical characteristics and behavior. Conservation efforts in Tasmania are also covered, emphasizing the importance of tracking data in preserving echidna populations.

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