Using their strong claws, they break open ant nests or termite mounds, then use their elongated, sticky tongue to collect the insects. An echidna’s tongue can extend up to 18 centimeters (7 inches) ...

A hidden camera in Queensland captures a rare encounter between a young northern wombat and an echidna, revealing valuable ...

In the natural world, claws are much more than just sharp tips– they are essential tools that help animals survive. Whether used for digging, hunting, climbing, or defending themselves, claws ...

Hedgehogs are small, spiky mammals covered in hundreds of sharp spines made of stiff keratin. That said, they are not to be ...

The echidna, also known as the spiny anteater, is a member of a family of a family of quill-covered monotremes. In addition to the platypus, the four existing species of echidna are the only living ...

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Aussie cockatoos use their beaks and claws to turn on water fountains. Using their dexterous digits, the birds imbibe from infrastructure designed for humans. Sulfur-crested cockatoos ...

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“Removing the claws removes a cat’s ability to climb trees and jump fences, etc., to evade predators, and they would be very vulnerable if allowed outside,” Dr. Richardson says.

Elephant Elephants are among the first animals to come to mind when thinking of the letter “E.” But these gentle giants are far from ordinary. Elephants are the largest land mammals, weighing ...

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