This document discusses two Australian mammals - the echidna and kangaroo. It provides details on the echidna's physical characteristics such as its spiny coat, tongue adapted for eating ants, and laying eggs. Kangaroos are described as having powerful hind legs adapted for leaping, a pouch for carrying young, and giving birth to underdeveloped young that climb into the pouch. Both echidnas and kangaroos are unique mammals found exclusively in Australia.