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animals that can live in water and on land are called (like the frog)

amphibians

To which group of mammals does the echidna belong?

Monotremes

.....................have live births and produce milk for their young

mammals

Where does the echidna make its home?

Australia and New Guinea

.......................have scales on their skin and they are cold-blooded.

Reptiles

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the echidna?

Fur only

Scales

Feathers

Spines

What is the primary function of an echidna's spines?

For attracting mates

For digging

For camouflage and protection

For swimming

How do monotremes reproduce?

Lay eggs

Monotremes are significant because:

They can fly

They have scale

They are the only mammals that lay eggs

They are found worldwide

Where does the echidna make its home?

Australia and New Guinea

What is another name for the echidna?

Spiny anteater

How do echidnas protect themselves from predators?

By rolling into a ball

By running fast

By digging burrows

By climbing trees

Compared to hedgehogs, echidnas:

Do not have fur

Have spines that serve both protection and camouflage

Are found worldwide

Which of the following is NOT a habitat where echidnas can be found?

Chilly regions of Australia

Arid deserts in Australia

Tropical rainforests in Brazil

Warmer, drier places in New Guinea

How many types of monotremes are there?

Two

Compared to other mammals, monotremes:

Have been around longer