Adaptation Of An Echidna

An Echidna is a mammal and is also known as the Spiny Anteater.

Structural And Behavioural Of An Echidna

An Echidnas 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.