Endangered Endangered Species ProjectSpecies ProjectLong-Beaked EchidnaLong-Beaked Echidna
(Zaglossus bruijni)(Zaglossus bruijni)
Tim ParkerTim Parker
Kingdom: Animalia Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordate Phylum: Chordate Class: Mammalia Class: Mammalia
Order: Order: MonotremataMonotremata
Family: Family: TachyglossidaeTachyglossidaeGenus species: Genus species: Zaglossus bruijniZaglossus bruijni
Physical Physical DescriptionDescription
• Weight:Weight: 5 to 5 to 16 kg.16 kg.
• Length:Length: 450- 450-775 mm. 775 mm.
• HairHair: Black, : Black, yellow and yellow and brown.brown.
• QuillsQuillshttp://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/June2000/default.htm
Physical DescriptionPhysical Description•Short tail.Short tail.•Long, “tubular” Long, “tubular”
snout.snout.•No teeth, small No teeth, small
spikes on spikes on tongue.tongue.
•Claws.Claws.http://www.2docstock.com/galleries/Gallery%20A%20-animals%20&%20Nature/pages/ECHIDNA.htm
Lives in New Lives in New Guinea, Guinea, Australia and Australia and Indonesia.Indonesia.
brainmuseum.org/Specimens/monotremata/echidna/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com
•Consumes worms / ants.•Babies are hunted by foxes/snakes.
•Adults are hunted by wild cats and dogs.
•Evolution: Egg-laying mammal.
Food•Nocturnal forager.
•Earthworms, termites, larvae and ants.
Shelter
•It shelters in hollow logs, cavities. under roots or rocks, and burrows.
Reproduction
•Female emits a scent. (July)
•It’s a monotreme.•4-6 pups in 40 days.•Females mate every 3 to 7 years.
Endangerment
•Loss of natural forest habitat due to farming.
•Hunted with trained dogs.
How can the echidna be conserved?
• Prohibit hunting.
• Establish wildlife reserves for them.
Comprehension Questions:
• What are some physical traits of the echidna?
• Why is it endangered?
• How can it be saved?
Sources CitedSources CitedAustralia Broadcasting OnlineAustralia Broadcasting Online
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/June2000/default.htmhttp://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/June2000/default.htm
““Echidna Love Trains”, pictures of animal.Echidna Love Trains”, pictures of animal.
Clip Clubhouse Clip Clubhouse
http://www.webpagebackground.com/sample/fallleaves.htmhttp://www.webpagebackground.com/sample/fallleaves.htm
Backgrounds Backgrounds
Updates From Down UnderUpdates From Down Under
http://www.2docstock.com/galleries/Gallery%20A%20 animals%20&%20Nature/pages/ECHIDNA.htmhttp://www.2docstock.com/galleries/Gallery%20A%20 animals%20&%20Nature/pages/ECHIDNA.htm
Picture of the animal Picture of the animal
1st HAMLYN HEIGHTS JOEY SCOUT MOB1st HAMLYN HEIGHTS JOEY SCOUT MOB
http://www.users.bigpond.com/MUZZA_BRANCH/http://www.users.bigpond.com/MUZZA_BRANCH/
Cartoon of echidna. Cartoon of echidna.
Comparative Mammalian Brain CollectionComparative Mammalian Brain Collection
http://brainmuseum.org/Specimens/monotremata/echidna/http://brainmuseum.org/Specimens/monotremata/echidna/
Species map image.Species map image.
World Wildlife World Wildlife
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/photos/aa/aa0122a.htmlhttp://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/photos/aa/aa0122a.html
Picture of rain forest. Picture of rain forest.
Monotreme.comMonotreme.com
www.monotreme.com/www.monotreme.com/
Illustration of echidna. Illustration of echidna.
National GeographicNational Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/photos/aa/aa0115a.htmlhttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/photos/aa/aa0115a.html
Photo of New Guinea jungle. Photo of New Guinea jungle.
The Eric H. Echidna Memorial Home Page The Eric H. Echidna Memorial Home Page
http://www.wumpus.com.au/eric/images/echidnalarge.jpghttp://www.wumpus.com.au/eric/images/echidnalarge.jpg
Cartoon of echidna.Cartoon of echidna.
Goodbye!
http://www.wumpus.com.au/eric/
