swimming echidna

more swimming echidna - this one has underwater footage

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molecular study in 2009 concluded that echidnas diverged from platypuses about 32 million years ago, and perhaps only 19 million years ago https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science-environment/2017/06/are-echidnas-really-platypuses/

more swimming echidna

Echidna Jim Went For A Swim - Phil Cummings

Why do echidnas swim?

“Sometimes they are just having fun. Yes, we do see ‘play’ in echidnas. They have been around for 110 million years and there is nothing new under the sun.” https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2017/07/why-do-echidnas-swim/