10 Things You Didn’t Know About Echidnas!

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  • @MadIIMike
    @MadIIMike ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Echidna: Evolved spikes to keep others away for 55 million years.
    Human: I WANT TO PET IT!

    • @nekrataali
      @nekrataali ปีที่แล้ว +32

      If not friend, why friend-shaped?

    • @CBRN-115
      @CBRN-115 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ​@@nekrataali and why do adorable looking?

    • @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840
      @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Also the echidna: sniffs human's feet

    • @PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth
      @PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Echidna: "I will grow spikes to become unappealing to other animals"
      Also Echidna: _Transforms into waddling fuzzball._

  • @Rex1Mundi
    @Rex1Mundi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    When I lived in Australia for a short while, I used to find these little buggers in the bush undergrowth and it was easy to have a good look on them since they're so slow. I think they're cute.

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I think they are pretty adorable too!

    • @peaceleader7315
      @peaceleader7315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but if you live in Australia just a little while, you may not understand the word bugger.. 😆.

  • @TheWildlifeBrothers
    @TheWildlifeBrothers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    As usual you presented some really interesting facts, I only knew a few of them and I learned a ton! I had no idea how long echidnas could live, nor did I know about their name’s history or how wide their distribution is! I love this series from you Nick, you do one of the best iterations of “10 things you didn’t know” on TH-cam in my opinion. Great work!
    - Harrison and Evan

    • @abocas
      @abocas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree :-)
      Usually, I know those 10:things already. But here I actually don't :-)

  • @ylstorage7085
    @ylstorage7085 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    caption for the Echidna: "let me go human! let me let me let me gooooooooo", for 10 mins straight

  • @jaquinicole2936
    @jaquinicole2936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Such cute creatures, the electrical signals and age was very interesting. I would be interested in seeing his enclosure 🙏😊

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are very cool! I will try and get that video out soon 😊

  • @wangdangatomictango
    @wangdangatomictango ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The lil feller's just "F R E E ME!" 😂 Thanks! I learned so much!!

  • @nicko9969
    @nicko9969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I love echidna's mate, that was a fantastic little video, platapusses are are another creature I've seldom seen, Even though I live in the Murray river area, I've only ever seen 1 echidna in the wild. I actually stopped and put my hazard lights on, so to alert traffic ,, as I let it safely cross a highway. The best part, (besides seeing the little fella walk away) was the amount of others who stopped to say, Thankyou, for taking care of the little one, i would've sone the same thing. That warmed my heart to hear good, positive attitude from Australian drivers. Edit: Cheers mate. Thanks for sharing those interesting facts.✌💚💛

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’m lucky to see platypus in the creek here most days! They are both such bizarre and unique critters

  • @DaveWhoa
    @DaveWhoa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    for a "short-beaked" echidna, thats still a quality beak! cute lil bugger. amazing claws too, and fascinating they can detect electrical signals like platypus

  • @plurality-reality
    @plurality-reality ปีที่แล้ว +17

    PUT HIM DOWN ... He needs to get back to Angel Island and protect the Master Emerald

    • @Angie2343
      @Angie2343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Exactly!

  • @andrewstrongman305
    @andrewstrongman305 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wow, I did not know that you could pick up an echidna without being stuck by the quills. I've ushered echidnas across country roads but had no idea of how cuddly they can be!

    • @Devo491
      @Devo491 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's a tame echidna. A wild echidna will lacerate your hand with violent movements of its entire body.

    • @andrewstrongman305
      @andrewstrongman305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Devo491 That explains it, thanks, mate.

    • @traceycrawford9938
      @traceycrawford9938 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was curious about that too, how did he pick up Custard without getting spiked? But yeah, Custard is clearly tame.

    • @davespanksalot8413
      @davespanksalot8413 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They’re not that bad. I just use my shirt to cover them so they aren’t as spikey and then cradle them like a baby. But it’s distressing for them, so unless there’s risk of traffic it’s best to let them waddle. Plus they’re usually covered in ticks and fleas.

    • @saggiteightyfour8367
      @saggiteightyfour8367 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This one is Melbournian which is a bit more fluffy and less spiky. He's also being held mostly by the underside. You can see all the scratches on the guy's forearms though.

  • @williamogilvie6909
    @williamogilvie6909 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very interesting, and good to hear you Aussies are taking care of all those strange and wonderful animals down there.

    • @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840
      @redwolfdragonkirangordondj2840 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tbh, I think there are more kind ppl that are Australians, Europeans and/or Canadians than the rest of the world :/

  • @sxyslyvxn
    @sxyslyvxn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's precious!!! Has anyone called them Australian hedgehogs? I speculate they may not exactly be related to European hedgehogs, but I consider them kindred spirits just like the pangolin (or scaly anteater) and the armadillo are a different species altogether. He looks absolutely darling!

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    90% of that I didn't know. Very interesting facts. Would love to see how you went about building the enclosure. Like that sort of thing
    Good one Nick

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No worries!
      I’ve got a fair bit of editing to do on it but will get it out ASAP 😊👍

    • @bazkeen
      @bazkeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WickedWildlife Cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @sparking023
    @sparking023 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The echidna dreams of an island in the heavens, of the blood of his ancestors flowing inside him, of his duty to save the flower from evil deterioration

    • @Angie2343
      @Angie2343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      And guarding a giant emerald that keeps the island afloat.

  • @corporalpunishment1133
    @corporalpunishment1133 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry I haven't found you channel until now but excellent content and your the best Australian wildlife channel on TH-cam 👍🇭🇲

  • @vt8287
    @vt8287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really fantastic video and echidna is like a baby. The video of echidna which was found in Indonesia was just released. It is amazing.

  • @ginnied7346
    @ginnied7346 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    cheeky bugger, we still use miles in the UK and we live in this century not the 1800's
    i loved learning about the echidnas, i was surprised to learn that they lay eggs, watching the baby hatch had my mind blown
    really good vid, Ta

    • @catsmom129
      @catsmom129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As an American I feel totally called out 😂😂

  • @Yoshi278
    @Yoshi278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I usually feel like when I go into "top 10 facts about x animal" videos I already know everything but wow I really don't know much about Echidnas. Awesome video.

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! We have a few of these “10 facts about” videos abd I try and get some lesser known facts in there!

  • @H00L3y
    @H00L3y ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel mate! Bumped into a bunch of echidnas at Mt. Cordeaux on the scenic rim in SE Queensland. First time ive ever seen them!!

  • @bigboy9842
    @bigboy9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow amazing animals

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They certainly are!

    • @bigboy9842
      @bigboy9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WickedWildlife in my peoples language custards name is Gihrungu

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bigboy9842 thanks mate, that’s fascinating to know! What language/part of Australia is that from?

    • @bigboy9842
      @bigboy9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WickedWildlife wakka wakka people 3 hours north west of Brisbane

  • @kaboozle
    @kaboozle ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Funny to see how the Echidna got more and more anxious during the video. I’m sure he/she was glad they were finally released from this dangerous mammal’s grasp!

  • @sarikoske396
    @sarikoske396 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just stumbled across your channel! Have subscribed 👍 Loved this video and learned so much!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm besotted with my resident echidna ❤️ (or echidnas??) Absolute cutie!!! 💞 I've had many interactions as he/she frequents my shed regularly. We had an "ET" moment once where it reached out and touched the tip of my finger! Have also met out and about in the paddocks both daytime and night time. I feel incredibly privileged and honoured to share their space ❤️❤️

  • @michaelshort2388
    @michaelshort2388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Nick, great info as always :)

  • @ianparkinson7039
    @ianparkinson7039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome Nick they are unique and beautiful animals. You did well holding her for so long those spines are sharp. I’d love to see the enclosure build. Cheers mate

  • @Valkyrie77
    @Valkyrie77 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey, human! Release me! I need to protect the Master Emerald!

  • @greensteve9307
    @greensteve9307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how you throw shade on those still using archaic measurements. 😆😆

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Poking fun is the Australian way! 😂

  • @rowbless393
    @rowbless393 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's crazy that scientists can even get this much information from an animal! Super cool

  • @tommiestrydom973
    @tommiestrydom973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you. That video was most enjoyable and informative

  • @stuckinthelazycorneragain4016
    @stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! I was recently in Australia for the first time and saw a few echidnas and was absolutely fascinated by them. Custard is adorable!

  • @bjszoowildlife4148
    @bjszoowildlife4148 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn’t know any of those facts. Thanks for sharing and keep the videos coming!

  • @seahippies
    @seahippies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back in happier days...Thanks for sharin brother

  • @konradbanys2239
    @konradbanys2239 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the mere phrase about 18th century makes me want to subscribe to your channel:)

  • @DarylDolpin
    @DarylDolpin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great little critters. Think they are brilliant.

  • @hugoc.5082
    @hugoc.5082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Release me human!

  • @zelly8163
    @zelly8163 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos and love these little guys too. Here in the Northern Rivers we have a very large black one that pops up every now and then. Didn't know they lives lived so long...go the mighty echidna!

  • @plowestory
    @plowestory ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good - great info - would love to see a follow up on the enclosure you create for him.

  • @lindinle
    @lindinle ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Their noses are in such a way that they dont actually sniff things.
    They snorf!

  • @evelynbagnasco7293
    @evelynbagnasco7293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see how his enclosure, and definitely learn more about them!!! So, yes please!

  • @sir_jerhyn
    @sir_jerhyn ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Knuckles.

    • @Angie2343
      @Angie2343 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly!

    • @Liboo52
      @Liboo52 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Unlike Sonic I don’t chuckle

  • @abocas
    @abocas ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not Australian so this is so interesting. They are just adorable ....

  • @justink1075
    @justink1075 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Without doubt, they are my most favourite animal in the whole world. I love finding them in the wild and just watching them go about their business. They are so beautiful.👌🖖❤️

  • @judyswatosh3461
    @judyswatosh3461 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. This was fascinating!

  • @copilulminune891
    @copilulminune891 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you a lot for this video!!!! helped me w my biology project and ive even learned a few new interesting things.

  • @DENMONKEY
    @DENMONKEY ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Fun fact 11. Echidna don't like being held up like that.

    • @DENMONKEY
      @DENMONKEY 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @WetTropicsOfOz you need to be one or the other to know?

  • @bunyinjbhadi7212
    @bunyinjbhadi7212 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My tribal name of Bunyinj...means Echidna, or 'Porcupine Man'. If I travel to Gamilaroi country, I am known as a 'Pikibilla', and in Warlpiri country I am 'Inalinka'.
    Pretty confusing sometimes, especially among the 3760 tribal dialects within Australia!!!
    So, I have an English name and MANY tribal names....but only one at a time!!

  • @davedavis3873
    @davedavis3873 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video....thanks so much...

  • @Vortex-7358
    @Vortex-7358 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:25 a few years ago i took a ski trip too perisher NSW. and i was really caught of guard when i saw one just making its way through the snow. ive seen them everywhere else but Echidnas dont seem like an animal that would do well in snow

  • @heleninglis9961
    @heleninglis9961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    All i need to know about them is that they're just too cute!

  • @nigelcurtis3421
    @nigelcurtis3421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos mate . Learned more in a few hours about our Wildlife after 35 year in a few hours wathing your Video . Thanks .... Echidnas So Cute !

  • @xcobyxzei
    @xcobyxzei 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very cool

  • @barry7608
    @barry7608 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks very interesting and informative…as always. Keep up this good work

  • @ramesse4169
    @ramesse4169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! That was really interesting!

  • @elijahfinch3889
    @elijahfinch3889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    at 3:39 one of the rainbow lorikeets had a red spot just on the top of it's head. it almost looks like it could be genetics for a single factor pied lorikeet maybe. thanks for video it was great.

  • @fleachamberlain1905
    @fleachamberlain1905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Over 50 years. Spike, at Healesville, came into the sanctuary as an adult, and lived there over 50 years.

  • @mmardh799
    @mmardh799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you!

  • @indyreno2933
    @indyreno2933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Monotremes (subclass Monotremata) are a small subclass of mammals containing the echidnas and platypus, there are a total of six extant monotreme species within three genera, two families, and two orders, echidnas (family Tachyglossidae) are the only extant family of monotremes within the order Tachyglossa, there are five extant species of echidna within two genera, the Western Long-Beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bruinji), the Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bartoni), the Northern Long-Beaked Echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi), the New Guinea Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus lawesii), and the Australian Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), the Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is the only extant member of the family Ornithorhynchidae and the order Platypoda, monotremes are the most basal of the three subclasses of mammals (class Mammalia).

  • @Bobotzoaica
    @Bobotzoaica ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting! :)

  • @Blesseddvl
    @Blesseddvl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such an Aussie creature... With a laid-back lifestyle)

  • @Gingerzilla
    @Gingerzilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show!

  • @numismatric
    @numismatric ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff mate...;)

  • @deviousphoenix5590
    @deviousphoenix5590 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was driving through Geurie between Dubbo and Wellington,(in NSW) and saw how kind the drivers on the highway were to slow down to a stop for a echidna crossing the road. It’s an iconic animal in the area for the indigenous community out here, and are well respected as well by everyone that locally live out here.
    They are really cute as well! 👍🏻

    • @awf6554
      @awf6554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I reckon most Aussies have a soft spot for echidnas.

  • @jamesbadgery3388
    @jamesbadgery3388 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes please show us how you build an echidna enclosure as I am sure they are very hard to secure

  • @georgesand1160
    @georgesand1160 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wich facts I didn't know about these cute animals...? Well, I didn't know that Echidnas...exist.

  • @vernonfridy8416
    @vernonfridy8416 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:18 Tachyglossus is not the only current genus of echidna: the long-beaked echidnas belong to a different genus, Zaglossus.

  • @sentryzero
    @sentryzero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We got iPads here in 1752 :D
    Great video. Thanks for the info.

  • @etmax1
    @etmax1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Custard is amazingly calm and accommodating, I found one in the forest near our place that had this habit of exhaling and once it sensed your touch it would inhale very quickly stabbing you with it's quills. BTW, I new about half of the facts thanks to many other very informative books and videos over the years.

  • @CoolClearWaterNM
    @CoolClearWaterNM ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this!
    'The Night Cap' sent me and I'm glad he did.

  • @malenachipps
    @malenachipps วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is the cutest thing ever! You're so lucky to play with it.

  • @thegamerator10
    @thegamerator10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    They've also got amazing punching power and can glide through the air.
    Wait, wrong echidnas.

    • @MaddysinLeigh
      @MaddysinLeigh ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m surprised I had to scroll this far down to find a Knuckles comment.

    • @vittosphonecollection57289
      @vittosphonecollection57289 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And they also have a great nose to search for emeralds

  • @qingbo
    @qingbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just read with my son a book about echidnas he brought home from school and I thought these "10 things" would be nothing new to me. I was wrong! Thanks for the video. But the fact that the females' pouches are formed temporarily during breeding season is fascinating. Is it just common knowledge so you didn't include that? 😃

    • @WickedWildlife
      @WickedWildlife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stoked to hear you enjoyed the video mate!
      I certainly wouldn’t say the temporary pouch is common knowledge, and it did almost make it into the video, there’s so many cool facts about echidnas I had to cut them down to just 10!

  • @again5162
    @again5162 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw 2 today, so funny when they ball up, bloody adorable

  • @fantomghost6213
    @fantomghost6213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I came across an Echidna several years ago while camping. It had very few quills but the ones it did have were very large. I think he might have been a very old guy or gal

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome - knew nothing about this.

  • @paulcox9366
    @paulcox9366 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Found it😊. Thank you 1 question tho. Are they more active during the day or night.

    • @again5162
      @again5162 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Insects and bugs are more active during warm weather and hot days which are the main meals

  • @mfitzgerald130
    @mfitzgerald130 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fantastic 👍

  • @bi-lynejackson1845
    @bi-lynejackson1845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was lucky enough to take a picture of a wild one a while back.
    Although I have seen quite a few wild echidnas one even at a school I went to.

  • @markrumfola9833
    @markrumfola9833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hello 👋 to you and the Animal

  • @dentrobate54
    @dentrobate54 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could've mentioned that echidna's hind feet face backwards attributing to their slower movement and waddling.

  • @chrissmith8019
    @chrissmith8019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew nothing prior, appreciate ya

  • @caimacd
    @caimacd ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cute 😊

  • @Reeseychoo
    @Reeseychoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Put The Knuckles down!!!!!

  • @nokari458
    @nokari458 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched from Pacific Northwest, USA ❤

  • @MushookieMan
    @MushookieMan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let that little feller go lol

  • @idiotmiho
    @idiotmiho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the echidna being held is constantly like >:( its so cute lol

  • @CandiceLemonSharks
    @CandiceLemonSharks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best thing about monotremes is that it's easy to pick a favorite kind (since there's only the two choices: wet or dry)

  • @AngusMurray
    @AngusMurray 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    7:00 they dream about those sweet, sweet ants...

  • @CoolClearWaterNM
    @CoolClearWaterNM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did not know about the naming convention difficulties. I have been searching for behavior notes or anecdotes. One of the characters in a story I am writing for my great grand daughters is an echidna and I am looking for some accurate quirks to put into it.

  • @niclas6405
    @niclas6405 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fact 11: Cute AF

  • @Batman89959
    @Batman89959 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Knock Knock it's Knuckles.

  • @russellcampbell9198
    @russellcampbell9198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had heaps of them around Port Campbell when I lived there. Under the house - everywhere.

  • @Coops777
    @Coops777 ปีที่แล้ว

    What adorable creatures!

  • @paullandry5594
    @paullandry5594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that echidnas are really cute.

  • @kinglyzard
    @kinglyzard ปีที่แล้ว

    Tachyglossus, the Fast Tongue
    Sells used cars 😆
    Fascinating facts about a fascinating Mammal!
    Thank you 😀

  • @DonaldWhippleFox-ej6fh
    @DonaldWhippleFox-ej6fh ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, mate! Best wishes from an 18th century man in the USA 😅

  • @puppy969
    @puppy969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How are you able to hold this little guy without getting spiked?

  • @durere
    @durere ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really had no idea how many types of echidnas are out there, thank you!
    Also, that was a very nice burn for all the peasants that haven't evolved into the metric system 😆

  • @AGO1896
    @AGO1896 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:42 Epic moment ❤

  • @LatinaVixen91
    @LatinaVixen91 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Learning about Knuckles

  • @NickellessCageless
    @NickellessCageless ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you echidding me!!!! So many classic Aussie animals! So an Echidna fell in love with a platypus?

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did I miss the fact that Echidnas are one of the cutest Australian animals? I know we love Quokkas...because you know, Quokkas! And we love the Bilby because of those wickedly cool ears. But in terms of animals seen all over Australia, Echidnas are up there on the cute scale. Look at that nose and those crazy feet. Now, if Bilbys had evolved to have Echidna-like spikes on their ears like a Stegasaurus tail, they might not be on the critically endangered list. They could whip those ears around like a ninja wields a katana to keep the cats at bay.