(ih-KID-nuh) These animals are also known as "spiny anteaters." When frightened they burrow straight down until their spiking backs protrude up from the ground, protecting themselves. They are similar to platypuses because they lay eggs that later hatch and stay in a little pouch - that is until they grow their own spikes. They kinda look like porcupines, too. These critters eat worms and their tongues have little notches to grab them up from the ground.
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