Irwin paid tribute to the "family member" of nearly 40 years in a heartfelt post on Instagram Wednesday Bindi Irwin and her family are mourning the loss of a small animal friend. The zookeeper, 24, ...

Research shows microbial communities in echidna pseudo-pouches undergo dramatic changes while the animal is lactating, which could help in creating an environment for their young, known as puggles, to ...

A tiger shark has surprised Australian scientists on an ocean research trip by regurgitating a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them. Researchers from James Cook University said Thursday that ...

The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is one of Australia's most iconic animals. Belonging to a unique group of ...

Casper is about 42 years old and a native of Australia. The adult echidna has claws on its front and back feet for climbing and digging, an elongated snout, no teeth and a specialized tongue for ...