Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, are intriguing monotremes that inhabit Australia and New Guinea. These remarkable creatures possess a unique combination of features: they possess a long, tubular snout resembling that of an anteater, a sticky tongue up to 18 centimeters long that they use to catch ants and termites, and spines covering their bodies like a hedgehog's. Echidnas are the only mammals capable of laying eggs, and females carry their eggs in a pouch, similar to that of marsupials, until they hatch, making them an evolutionary marvel. Their peculiar lifestyle, nocturnal habits, and extraordinary adaptations to their environment make echidnas captivating creatures that provide valuable insights into the diverse wonders of the animal kingdom. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Do not leave outside. Do not leave on or near a heat source such as a radiator.As all animals are hand carved and hand painted, they are each unique. This is part of the beauty and value of Wudimals. There will always be very slight variations in fine details, so no one else in the world has exactly the same animal as you!Suitable for Ages 3+
