The body of an echidna ranges from 14 to 30 inches in length with a tail of 4 inches. They weigh 5.5 to 22 pounds. An echidna has a tiny face with small eyes and a long nose, which is sometimes called ...

The Long-beaked Echidna is genetically and physically like no other animal alive on earth today, and it embodies traits not seen commonly since the dawn of mammals. These species also happen to make a ...

Scientists have filmed an ancient egg-laying mammal named after Sir David Attenborough for the first time, proving it isn't extinct as was feared. An expedition to Indonesia led by Oxford University ...

When a spiny, snouted egg-laying mammal moseyed into the frame of a camera nestled in a remote Indonesian rainforest, researchers found out an ancient echidna species thought to be extinct is very ...

They're small, spiky and spread across the country — echidnas are one of Australia's most iconic animals yet surprisingly little is known about this elusive species. Something researchers do have a ...

Get on board the love train – we’re learning about echidna courtship. Echidna courtship is a story of determination and commitment. Unlike other animals, which use pretty colours or dances to attract ...