# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ctpdwoTH3
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73495277-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9d9b874fff.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-09T12:11:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

They’re covered in spikes, blow snot bubbles to cool down, and go to sleep to survive bush fires 🤔

Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, have evolved to some of the most unique adaptations of any animal on Earth.

Born to survive. Built to thrive. #Mammals
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#Australia #BushFire #Anteater

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 53,511
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- **Comments:** 300

## Tags

australia, anteater, bushfire, mammals

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