An illustration of the pelvis of a spiny anteater. "m, marsupial bones; il, ilium; p, pubis; s, sacrum." -Century, 1889

Pelvis of Spiny Anteater

An illustration of the pelvis of a spiny anteater. "m, marsupial bones; il, ilium; p, pubis; s, sacrum."…

"It is a slow, dull, nocturnal animal, but exhibits a wonderful activity in digging, for which its powerful claws are admirably adapted." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Porcupine Anteater

"It is a slow, dull, nocturnal animal, but exhibits a wonderful activity in digging, for which its powerful…

Duckbills are a primitive family of egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammals.

Duckbill

Duckbills are a primitive family of egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammals.

Australian monotreme mammal also known as the spiny anteater.

Echidna

Australian monotreme mammal also known as the spiny anteater.

"The pelvis of the Echidna; sa, sacrum; il, illum; is, ischium; p, pubis; m, marsupial bone." — Chambers, 1881

Echidna Pelvis

"The pelvis of the Echidna; sa, sacrum; il, illum; is, ischium; p, pubis; m, marsupial bone." —…

A Bruijn's Echidna, or porcupine anteater from New Guinea. The animal have five claws and tapering tongue. The tapering tongue is shaped like a spoon to assist the Echidna can catch ants.

Brujin's Echidna Porcupine Anteater

A Bruijn's Echidna, or porcupine anteater from New Guinea. The animal have five claws and tapering tongue.…