Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, are small mammals native to Australia and New Guinea. They have a distinctive appearance, with a spiny coat of hair and a long, pointed snout. Echidnas have strong forelimbs and claws which they use to dig for food, primarily ants and termites. They are also known for their ability to swim and remain underwater for an extended period. They are monotremes, which means they lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young, and they have a low body temperature compared to other mammals. Echidnas are solitary animals, and are active during the day, and hibernate during the winter. But that’s not the best part about them. The best part is that they blow snot bubbles to cool themselves!