Meanings of beak echidna in English

There's four species, including one in Australia called the short- beaked echidna.

Short- beaked echidnas are smaller and have longer hair than long-beaked echidnas.

Short- beaked echidnas seek refuge and, when finding it, lower their body temperature and limit activity, so reducing the amount of food they need for energy.

Perhaps the most conspicuous reptilian quality is the long- beaked echidna's odd posture, which makes it look like a meathead that just got his pump on.