This echidna in the Aussie Walkthrough exhibit was enjoying his lunch today!Did you know that an echidna's tongue is around 18cm long? Echidnas use their tongues to forage for ants and other food. | Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Meet Rex, one of our two echidnas. Check out that amazing tongue, as she enjoys her afternoon feed. Echidna tongues are long and sticky, which make them perfect for catching insects. Our echidnas, Rex and Porky, are fed each afternoon, so keep an eye out for them during your next visit. They live with our Southern hairy-nosed wombats, Kelvin and Holly, located in the Kangaroo Reserve. #echidna #rex #lonepinekoala #socute #visitbrisbane #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #aussienewstoday #wildlife |

An echidna baby, known as a puggle, was born for the first time at Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast. Echidnas are one of only two egg-laying mammals in the world, alongside the platypus. They are known to be difficult to breed in captivity. The puggle will stay in the pouch for about 90 days before moving into a borrow. “To witness this tiny miracle is a testament to our team’s dedication and the amazing care we give all our animals. It’s a moment we’ll never forget,”

Watch this adorable baby echidna get nursed back to health 🥺🩺 Learn more here: https://yhoo.it/3kiK9e3 | In The Know