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What are echidnas classed as?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 11/21/2022

Echidnas are classed as mammals. Specifically, they are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals. They are classified as mammals despite being egg-layers, because the young suckle mothers' milk. This is the defining characteristic of all mammals. Like most other mammals, they also have fur.

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