The Weird and Wonderful Echidna and The Peculiar Platypus

1. UNIQUE
unusual; unlike anything else
Be unique and stand out
from the pack.

2. MONOTREMES
animals that are mammals that lay
eggs
The echidna and platypus are both
examples of monotremes.

3. ADAPTATIONS
changes that make plant or
animals better suited to an
environment
Animals are born with certain bodily traits and
learn specific behaviors in order to adapt to
their environment. These are called
adaptations.

4. BURROW
to dig a hole
Some animals burrow into
the ground for shelter
from their environment.