Short-Beaked Echidna

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About Short-Beaked Echidna

Monotreme with a spiny body.

Short-Beaked Echidna Facts

Habitat

Wetlands and marshes worldwide

Behavior

Lives in flocks; forms lifelong pairs.

Appearance

Slender body with long legs and neck.

Diet

Omnivore

Interesting Facts

Known to perch on trees.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

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