Adaptation Of An Echidna
An Echidna is a
mammal and is
also known as the
Spiny Anteater.
Structural And Behavioural Of
An Echidna
• An Echidna’s body is covered with long
sharp spines set in short fur.
• These spines are the Echidna defense
mechanism.
• When attacked,it rolls itself in a tight ball
and burrows out of reach.
Structural And Behavioural Of
An Echidna
• Echidnas have no teeth,but uses a long
tongue to penetrate ant and termites
nest,which they have gauged open with
their strong ripping claws.
The Habitat Of An Echidna
• Shelter is where ever the Echidna finds it
and this could be in logs,under bushes or in
cave.They are 35-45 cm long and can weigh
2-7 kg.The Echidna has a spur on its ankle
but it is not poisonous.
Adaptation Of A Skunk
Structural And Behavioural Of A
Skunk
• The Skunk has musk glands and can shoot a liquid
that has a terrible odor.First,it gives a warning
when something approaches it.With its legs
stiff,the skunk stamps the ground with its
feet,snaps its teeth,and its hairs stand up.Then,if
necessary,the skunk swings its rear end round,lifts
its tail up out of the way and shoots its musk.The
liquid can shoot out as far as four meters.If it hits
the enemy in the eyes,the enemy cannot see for a
few moments.
Structural And Behavioural Of A
Skunk
• The Skunk is the size of the house cat.Its
eyes and ears are small.It cannot see too
well,but its sense of hearing is good.
• During the day,a Skunk sleeps.It hunts at
night,walking slowly along,catching insects
and looking for small fruit.It also eats
meadow mice,gophers,moles,and
chipmunks.
The Habitat Of A Skunk
• Sometimes the skunk will dig its own den,but it
may also move into another mammals den.Skunks
also live under old buildings.
• The Skunk drags dried leaves and grass into its
burrow to make a mat.In the winter,it might form a
ball of grass and push this into the door of the den
to keep out the cold wind.