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Echidna

sometimes known as spiny anteaters,^[1] are quill-covered^[2] monotremes (egg-laying mammals)

Echidnas are possibly named after Echidna, a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as the animal was perceived to have qualities of both mammals and reptiles.^{[citation needed]} An alternative explanation is a confusion with Ancient Greek: ἐχῖνος, romanized: ekhînos, lit. ’hedgehog, sea urchin’

Echidnas are medium-sized, solitary mammals covered with coarse hair and spines

Echidnas do not tolerate extreme temperatures; they shelter from harsh weather in caves and rock crevices

It is a challenge to study the echidna in its natural habitat, and they show no interest in mating while in captivity

Echidnas are very timid. When frightened, they attempt to partially bury themselves and curl into a ball similar to a hedgehog. Strong front arms allow echidnas to dig in and hold fast against a predator pulling them from the hole.

They are easily stressed and injured by handling. Some ways to help echidnas include picking up litter, causing less pollution, planting vegetation for shelter, supervising pets, reporting hurt echidnas, and leaving them undisturbed

Echidna – Wikipedia