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An echidna's spines are quite sturdy, and very sharp. They are strong enough to deter the average potential predator.
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Do echidnas have spikes?
no they have spines
Infomation on the Xbox?
did you know that echidnas have two eyes a tail claws spikes on the back and four legs
Can Echidnas float?
Yes. Not only can echidnas float, they can also swim, as long as the current is not too strong.
Do spiny anteaters have fur?
Yes, they do.Further information:The proper name for the spiny anteater is echidna. Echidnas have a thick layer of fur, from which its spines protrude Echidnas in Tasmania have thicker and longer fur than echidnas on the mainland of Australia, and their fur can sometimes be longer than their spikes.
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.
Which animal Has very strong claws for digging?
Badgers, wombats, echidnas, aardvarks, ant eaters, porcupines, armadillos...
How do echidnas hibernate?
Echidnas do not hibernate.
Do echidnas hop?
No. Echidnas do not hop. They walk.
Are there echidnas in Bali?
There are no echidnas in Bali. Echidnas are found only in Australia and on the island of New Guinea.
Do echidnas go underground when they are scared?
Yes. Echidnas have strong front legs and sharp claws that enable them to dig quickly into the ground to avoid danger. They "flatten out" as they dig, appearing to sink horizontally into the ground, thus ensuring their sharp spines are exposed through the process.
Are Australian echidnas invertebrates?
No. All echidnas are mammals, and all mammals are vertebrates. Echidnas are different from "echinoderms".
Are echidnas spikes also called spikes?
The echidna's spikes are called spines. These spines are primarily for defence against predators. When threatened by danger, the echidna will rapidly burrow horizontally into the soil, leaving only its spines exposed as it digs, and thereby protecting its vulnerable underbelly. The echidna can also raise its spines to create a more formidable protection against being bitten by predators. They also serve the function of enabling the echidna to wedge itself into small spaces, such as between rocks or tree roots.
