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This episode of the All Creatures Podcast delves into one of the world's most obscure mammals, the echidna.\nHosts Chris and Angie explore this unique creature's physiology, including its spines, pouch, and reptile-like legs, highlighting its distinction from anteaters. The podcast covers the echidna's endangered status, the significance of the Taronga Zoo in Sydney in echidna conservation, and the fascinating aspects of echidna reproduction, including the male's four-headed penis and the female's pouch for raising their egg-laying young, known as puggles. With insights from their visit to the zoo and a special focus on Sir David Attenborough's contributions to wildlife conservation, the episode emphasizes the critical need for conservation efforts to protect these ancient, egg-laying mammals.\nThank you to Jemma, AJ, and of course Melinda at Taronga Zoo for an incredible experience in Sydney Australia!\nCheck out Taronga Zoo's website HERE\nPodcast TimeLine\n02:00 Welcome to the Echidna Exploration!\n03:07 Discovering the Echidna: Anatomy and Conservation\n04:05 A Visit to Taronga Zoo and Conservation Efforts\n07:12 Echidna Anatomy Deep Dive: Spikes, Snouts, and Survival\n13:26 The Echidna's Place in the World: Habitat and Endangerment\n17:04 Celebrating Sir David Attenborough and Echidna Conservation\n24:29 Evolutionary Wonders: The Echidna's Ancient Lineage\n30:28 Echidna Physiology: From Low Body Temperatures to Hibernation\n36:05 Charades and Clues: A Playful Start\n36:33 The Science of Super Cooling in Arctic Ground Squirrels\n38:08 Echidnas: Slow, Spiky, and Surprisingly Swimmers\n39:00 The Unique Anatomy of Echidnas\n39:59 Digging Deep: Echidna's Strength and Survival Skills\n43:45 Echidnas' Electrifying Senses\n48:09 Mating Rituals and Reproduction: Echidna Love Train\n53:10 Echidna Reproductive Anatomy: A Deep Dive\n59:06 The Puggle's Journey: From Egg to Independence\n01:05:55 Conservation Efforts and the Role of Zoos\n------------------------------------------------------\nAnother thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.\xa0\nPlease considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.\nWe also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.\nPlease contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com\nif you would like to advertise on our podcast\nYou can\xa0also visit our website HERE.\xa0\n\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices