The echidna, otherwise known as the spiny anteater, is an Australian monotreme.

Definitive proof that animals don't need to be soft and cuddly to be cute!

The echidna, otherwise known as the spiny anteater, is an Australian monotreme. It has a prickly coat like a hedgehog or porcupine – so don’t try to pick one up! Kangaroo Island is one of the best places to spot them in the wild. You can also see them at wildlife parks around Australia, including this little guy at the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales.