What are some behavioral adaptations of an echidna?

Answer 1

These are only some:

• Female echidnas dig burrows for their young once the young echidna starts to develop its spines, and the mother cannot carry it in her makeshift pouch any longer.
• When threatened, they can dig very quickly into the earth, disappearing horizontally, leaving only their quills exposed while they burrow.
• When threatened, it may also roll into a ball so that only its spines are showing.
• Echidnas are capable of diving underwater in sudden floods. They cannot swim for long periods, but they can survive flash floods, as when they dive, their heart rate drops, allowing them to conserve oxygen.