Height: 30-45 cm
Weight: 2.5-6.5 kg
Color: Brown, Tan
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Diet: Insectivore
Habitat: Forests, Grasslands
Predators: Dingoes, Eagles
Average Speed: 16-56 km/h
Countries Found: Australia, New Guinea
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Family: Tachyglossidae
Gestation Period: 22-28 days
Top Speed: 16-56 km/h
Social Structure: Solitary
Offspring per Birth: 1
About the Echidna
The Echidna is a member of the Tachyglossidae family. It is primarily found in Australia, New Guinea and inhabits Forests, Grasslands. This animal has a lifespan of 15-20 years and is known for its Brown, Tan color. Its diet consists of Insectivore, and it faces threats from Dingoes, Eagles. The Echidna has an average speed of 16-56 km/h and can reach a top speed of 16-56 km/h.
The Echidna has a Solitary social structure and gives birth to 1 offspring after a gestation period of 22-28 days. Its conservation status is currently Least Concern.
Did You Know?
- Interesting fact about Echidna Lifespan