There is some regional variance in the amount of spikes some short beaked echidnas have, but this never amounts to a different species. At the most, some might be classified as different sub-species
Not much to say here. I was bored at work. That first one has quite the oversized schnoz.

Echidnas will often blow spit bubbles through their nostrils.

Don't believe me? Odd, I don't see why you wouldn't. Take that chip off your shoulder and maybe pick more important battles.
See?

How else to get the dirt out?

In case you were wondering...

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