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It is almost impossible to tell the difference between a male and female echidna. During breeding season, the female develops a rudimentary pouch which is really just a flap of skin, but males sometimes also develop this flap of skin. There is also a harmless spur on the rear ankle, but this can be seen in both males and females.
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What is a male echidna called?
There is no specific term for male echidnas.
Where is the echidna's poison?
Although the male echidna has a spur, like the platypus, there is no evidence that it has any poison.
Does the female echidna have sharp spines?
Yes. Both the male and female echidna have equally sharp spines.
How is the echidna poison used?
The echidna has no poison (or venom) in its spines or anywhere else. Like a platypus, the male echidna has a spur on its hind leg, but this is not believed to hold any venom.
How strong is the echidna poison?
The echidna has no poison (or venom) in its spines or anywhere else. Like a platypus, the male echidna has a spur on its hind leg, but this is not believed to hold any venom.
Is the echidna poisonous?
No. The echidna has no venom in its spines or anywhere else. Like a platypus, the male echidna has a spur on its hind leg, but unlike the male platypus, the echidna's spur is not connected to a venom gland.
What is a female echidna called?
There is no specific name given to a female echidna. It is just a female echidna.
Does a male echidna attract the female echidna?
Well, from what I know, its really the female that attracts the males, using a scent trail enticing males to follow her (known as trains) however, I don't think it is known how she chooses a mate. - i hope this helps
What is the weight of a short beaked echidna?
The short-beaked echidna weighs between 2 and 6kg. The mass of an adult male averages about 5kg, whilst a female is around 4kg. Southern echidnas tend to be heavier than their northern counterparts.
How many spikes does an echidna have?
The echidna does not have spikes; it has spines, in numbers of between 5,000 and 10,000.
How do Echidna sleep?
when do Echidna sleep
What is echidna's nickname?
There is no specific term for a male echidna.
