Ugly Echidna?
Jan 12, 2019 17:09:27 #
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
Jan 12, 2019 17:21:41 #
Not at all ugly....and well presented by you. The spine details are super. 
Jan 12, 2019 17:22:03 #
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Jan 12, 2019 17:49:11 #
I think it is cute...
- nice capture by the way.
And they are not marsupials, rather they belong to a group of mammals called Monotremes; these are mammals that lay eggs.
I gave a book report in 6th grade about the Echidna and the Platypus which is how I know.
FYI (as copied from Wikipedia):
Mammals can be divided into three more groups based on how their babies develop. These three groups are monotremes, marsupials, and the largest group, placental mammals. Monotremes are mammals that lay eggs. The only monotremes that are alive today are the spiny anteater, or echidna, and the platypus.
- nice capture by the way.
And they are not marsupials, rather they belong to a group of mammals called Monotremes; these are mammals that lay eggs.
I gave a book report in 6th grade about the Echidna and the Platypus which is how I know.
FYI (as copied from Wikipedia):
Mammals can be divided into three more groups based on how their babies develop. These three groups are monotremes, marsupials, and the largest group, placental mammals. Monotremes are mammals that lay eggs. The only monotremes that are alive today are the spiny anteater, or echidna, and the platypus.
Jan 12, 2019 17:55:40 #
Jan 12, 2019 21:57:11 #
IreneAC wrote:
I think it is cute... br - nice capture by the wa... (show quote)
You know, you're right about that. It is a Monotreme, like a Platypus. I had not looked it up, I knew it was an Echidna. I should have remembered what (few) animals are Monotremes as I do have a degree in Biology!
Jan 12, 2019 22:01:36 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Monotreme (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
Sorry, sorry, sorry, I should have made it more clear it was a Web Image, not mine. I just posted it as a joke "Ugly Echidna" instead of "Ugly Hedgehog". Seems no one got the joke or cared. Jokes are a failure when you have to explain them.
Nevermind...
Jan 13, 2019 00:09:40 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
Nothing ugly about that cutie!
Jan 13, 2019 04:43:19 #
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Jan 13, 2019 08:35:22 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
Interesting, and nice shot.
Jan 13, 2019 08:38:33 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
It's cute, not ugly, just like the hedgehog.
Jan 13, 2019 08:39:12 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
It's cute, not ugly.
Jan 13, 2019 10:36:20 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Ugly Echidna? It is a Marsupial (from Australia). It looks a bit like a Hedgehog. But the spines are more like a Porcupine than a Hedgehog.
beautiful unique looking animal and a great shot!
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