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Adaptation Of An Echidna
An Echidna is a mammal and is also known as the
Spiny Anteater.
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Structural And Behavioural Of An Echidna

• An Echidnas body is covered with long sharp
  spines set in short fur.
• These spines are the Echidna defense mechanism.
• When attacked,it rolls itself in a tight ball and
  burrows out of reach.

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Structural And Behavioural Of An Echidna

• Echidnas have no teeth,but uses a long tongue to
  penetrate ant and termites nest,which they have
  gauged open with their strong ripping claws.

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The Habitat Of An Echidna

• Shelter is where ever the Echidna finds it and
  this could be in logs,under bushes or in
  cave.They are 35-45 cm long and can weigh 2-7
  kg.The Echidna has a spur on its ankle but it is
  not poisonous.

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Adaptation Of A Skunk
Skunk
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Structural And Behavioural Of A Skunk

• The Skunk has musk glands and can shoot a liquid
  that has a terrible odor.First,it gives a warning
  when something approaches it.With its legs
  stiff,the skunk stamps the ground with its
  feet,snaps its teeth,and its hairs stand
  up.Then,if necessary,the skunk swings its rear
  end round,lifts its tail up out of the way and
  shoots its musk.The liquid can shoot out as far
  as four meters.If it hits the enemy in the
  eyes,the enemy cannot see for a few moments.

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Structural And Behavioural Of A Skunk

• The Skunk is the size of the house cat.Its eyes
  and ears are small.It cannot see too well,but its
  sense of hearing is good.
• During the day,a Skunk sleeps.It hunts at
  night,walking slowly along,catching insects and
  looking for small fruit.It also eats meadow
  mice,gophers,moles,and chipmunks.

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The Habitat Of A Skunk

• Sometimes the skunk will dig its own den,but it
  may also move into another mammals den.Skunks
  also live under old buildings.
• The Skunk drags dried leaves and grass into its
  burrow to make a mat.In the winter,it might form
  a ball of grass and push this into the door of
  the den to keep out the cold wind.

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