Echidna
Echidna in Ancient Greek mythology translates as ‘mother of all monsters’. Echidnas have large, tough spines which cover its body. They are however shy & would rather retreat than fight.
If attacked (common predators are the dingo & large eagles) the echidna will curl up in a ball. Solitary mammals, they spend most of their time burrowing. They have long, sticky tongues to catch ants, termites, insects & earthworms. A baby echidna is called a puggle!