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What has the beak of a bird, the spines of a hedgehog, the gait of a reptile, the pouch of a marsupial, and the lifespan of an elephant? If you answered an echidna, you are correct! Echidnas may not be the most famous creatures on this planet, but fossils dating back to 100 million years ago prove that they've been around a long time. Elusive and enigmatic, these "spiny anteaters" have bewildered scientists and wildlife enthusiasts for centuries. |
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