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Zaglossus bartoni

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The Great long-robed echidna (Zaglossus bartoni) is a species of proto-echidna found in New Guinea, with four subspecies. They curl their bodies to defend themselves when attacked. The hard black hair on the back is covered with thorns like "steel nails", no tail, slow action, although the attack is not strong, but the defense value is still full of points.

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Listed in Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.


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It is found in Papua New Guinea at altitudes of 2000-3000 m.
The Echidna has five toes on its forelegs and four toes on its hind legs, both of which have claws. It weighs 5-10 kg and is 60-100 cm long, making it the largest of the monotremes. It has thick black fur, no tail and is slow.