The echidna has spines like a porcupine, a beak like a bird, a pouch like a kangaroo, and lays eggs like a reptile. Also known as spiny anteaters, they’re small, solitary mammals native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea.These animal oddities are elusive, but the more scientists discover about echidnas, the weirder it gets. Read the latest "Creature Feature" on my Zoologic Blog to see for yourself: The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About the Echidna.