Echidna, the other Monotremata - egg laying mammal. Lays an egg in the dirt and 10 days later it hatches and latches on to the mothers milk gland. The mother develops a pouch in the breeding season and the baby stays latched on until a few weeks old. They are born bald, develop hair and later develop spines, would be very uncomfortable in the pouch otherwise.

Echidna, the other Monotremata - egg laying mammal. Lays an egg in the dirt and 10 days later it hatches and latches on to the mothers milk gland. The mother develops a pouch in the breeding season and the baby stays latched on until a few weeks old. They are born bald, develop hair and later develop spines, would be very uncomfortable in the pouch otherwise.

Created with Scrapbook Flair software. Photo's from the web. Named after the "Mother of all Monsters, half woman, half serpent from Greek Mythology.

The correct name for a baby Echidna is ... Well tell me if you know in the comments! Us Aussies probably get this question every second quiz night.

Created with Scrapbook Flair software. Photo's from the web. Named after the "Mother of all Monsters, half woman, half serpent from Greek Mythology. The correct name for a baby Echidna is ... Well tell me if you know in the comments! Us Aussies probably get this question every second quiz night.

scissorsgalore Scrapz says:
i agree with sophie, they do look like hedgehogs lol
but still, they are cute and i do like hedgehogs so i guess i like these too lol
Lovely page
well done
Sep 8, 2007

bbb says:
So informative. I have never heard of this one looks like a porcupine. 10 + 10 challenge pts.
Sep 8, 2007

DADOF3 says:
Great Page Well Done
Sep 7, 2007

Lisadee says:
They are such special little creatures and so often hit by cars etc, which makes me sad - I am so glad you thought to include them - 10+10
Sep 7, 2007

Keturah says:
Please keep this type of page coming they are so beautiful well done
Sep 7, 2007

mof7 says:
Wonderful page.
Sep 7, 2007

paula dias says:
great

Sep 5, 2007

terrigrace says:
I'm getting quite an aussie animal education with all these great pages. Such amazing critters you have! He looks a bit like a hedgehog, are they very big? Great photos and an awesome page.
Sep 6, 2007

Lavender Passion says:
WOW are we getting a Biology Class here!! heee LOVE it!!!
Sep 5, 2007

Ashkenazi Lynne says:
looks a bit like our hedgehogs. great page.....
Sep 5, 2007