Echidna 10" L (Spiny Anteater)

3698, ECHIDNA 10"L are anatomically scaled to create the best reproduction of the life size stuffed animal and the most realistic stuffed animal in the industry.   Fun Echidna Facts    Along with the platypus, the echidna is the only other living egg-laying mammal species. Echidna (pronounced i-kid-na) is one of the most interesting and curious creatures in the world.  There are two types of echidna – the Long-beaked Echidna (native to New Guinea), and the Short-beaked echidna (found in Australia).  The Short-beaked Echidna is featured on the Australian 5c piece. The Echidna ranges from 35-52 cm in length. It can weigh up to 6 kg. Echidnas have the ability to move objects twice their own weight.  Echidna’s spines are actually long, tough, hollow hair follicles. As well as being covered in spines, echidnas are also covered in shorter fur to keep them warm. These spines are an echidna’s main line of defence when predators strike.  When under threat, they will roll up into a ball of radi