Short-beaked echidnas are spiky little creatures. They are monotremes, which means they are mammals that lay eggs! They eat ants and termites.

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Tasmanian echidnas are bigger and furrier than the echidnas on mainland Australia.

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While they are common in Tasmania, echidnas are threatened by cars and dogs.

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The donation from this Wildlife Wizards badge goes to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, who help rescue and look after echidnas who have been injured.