2. Adaptations of an Echidna
• They have a sticky tongue so they can
eat termites and ants
• A long snout so they can reach into
burrows
• They have sharp claws so they can dig
• They are able to withstand high carbon
dioxide levels which gives them the ability
to live in burrows
• They can adapt to almost any
environment as long as there are termites
and/or ants
• The echidna’s are very protective and leave their
spikes up to scare predators away
• Echidna’s can dive underwater when flash flooding
occurs , they are able to lower their heart rate, saving
oxygen
3. Adaptions of a Bottlebrush
The flower spikes of the bottle brush tree are made
of individual flowers which form in Summer and
spring to all birds and insects to feed off its nectar
The bottle brush tree can hold onto its seeds for
several years
Fire and heat are known to get the fruit to open so
it wont release the seeds in cold weather and the
plants wont die
Bottlebrushes only need light to maintain its shape
Thrives in moist soil, so it can grow in tropical
climates
