echidna

(noun) a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea. Synonyms: spiny anteater, anteater.

(noun) a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia. Synonyms: spiny anteater, anteater.