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Mammal, New Guinea Alexander Julius Jensen Mammal, New Guinea Alexander Julius Jensen

Western Long-beaked Echidna

The western long-beaked echidna — the largest of the four living echidnas — uses its elongated snout and spiny tongue to catch slippery earthworms. It is Critically Endangered, and found only in western New Guinea.

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