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How many spines does an echidna have?

This box contains all the spines from one echidna.

I was asked this question while visiting the Lake Broadwater Natural History Association yesterday. This small natural history museum on the bank of the gorgeous naturally occuring Lake Broadwater, 30 km south-west of Dalby, is run by a band of dedicated volunteers. Their collection includes an impressive array of bottled reptiles including Fred the python; Read the rest of this entry