How Echidnas Use Their Spines to Hide from Forest Fires and Predators – Explained for 10-Year-Olds

How Echidnas Stay Safe Using Their Spines

Echidnas are amazing animals that live in forests and other places. When danger comes, like a forest fire or a hungry animal that wants to eat them, echidnas have a cool way to protect themselves.

Here's what they do:

• Digging into the ground: Echidnas use their strong claws to dig quickly into the dirt or leaves on the forest floor.
• Hiding their bodies: They dig deep enough to bury most of their bodies underground.
• Showing only their spines: When they are safely hidden, only their sharp spines stick out of the ground. These spines act like armor and stop other animals from hurting them.

This way, echidnas stay safe during fires and avoid being caught by predators. Their spines and digging skills help them survive in the wild!