Vocabulary
What vocabulary word means "unusual; unlike anything else?"
Unique
What is the Echidna's superpower?
Their beak has sensors that detect electrical signals that help them locate prey without seeing, hearing or touching.
Why do you think the echidna’s tongue is long and sticky?
It helps catch insects quickly, showing adaptation for feeding.
Why does the author include unusual facts about echidnas instead of only common traits?
To make the animal interesting and show why it is different from other mammals.
What vocabulary word means, "animals that are mammals that lay eggs?"
monotremes
In what continent will you find the Echidna?
Australia
What can you infer about the echidna’s spines?
They help protect the echidna from predators
How does the use of descriptive language help the reader picture the echidna?
Words describing spines, digging, and eating habits help readers visualize and better understand the animal.
What is the part of speech of the vocabulary term "adaptations"?
noun
What does an Echidnas spine blend well with ?
the surrounding colors of rocks, soil, and dead leaves.
What can you infer about the echidna’s digging ability?
They spend most of their time underground.
Why do you think the author added the note "Can you find me ? to the picture on page 378?
To show echidnas have multicolored spines that help them blend in with their surroundings.
What does the latin root word tract-
pull
What are two things humans and echidnas have in common?
We both have keratin and we both are mammals.
What does the author imply about echidnas when describing their unusual combination of traits?
That echidnas are one of the most unique and interesting mammals in the world.
Why do you think the author focuses a lot on the Echidna's beak?
The author focuses on the echidna’s beak because it is one of its most unique and important features. Highlighting the beak also helps readers understand what makes echidnas different from other mammals.