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	Digimorph - Zaglossus bruijni (long-nosed echidna)
		Zaglossus bruijni, the long-nosed echidna, is one of the three extant members of Monotremata; the others being Tachyglossus aculeatus and Ornithorhynchus anatinus.
		Zaglossus is found in “the central cordillera and the mountains of the Vogelkop of New Guinea” (Griffiths et al., 1991:87).
		Similar to Tachyglossus, the skull of Zaglossus is characterized by an elongated, rounded snout and a laterally bulging braincase.
	www.digimorph.org /specimens/Zaglossus_bruijni (710 words)

	Long-beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bruijni)
		Zaglossus has a pronounced downcurved snout, which accounts for two-thirds of the length of its head.
		Lack of teeth in the species is compensated by rows of spikes/horny teeth-like projections on the enormous tongues of the animals.
		It is thought that the disappearance of long-nosed echidnas in Australia was due to climate changes that led to decreased presence of earthworms.
	www.indonesianfauna.com /longbeakedechidna.php (1038 words)

	Echidnas
		They feed by tearing open soft logs, anthills and the like, and using their long, sticky tongue to sweep up termites, ants and other small arthropods, which are crushed between the tongue and the roof of their mouth.
		New Guinea has two endemic species: Zaglossus bruiini of the highland forests, and the recently discovered Zaglossus attenboroughi, which prefers a still higher habitat.
		Smaller than the Zaglossus species, it has longer hair (so long in the Tasmanian form that the spines can be hidden), more spines, and a shorter beak.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ec/Echidnas.html (513 words)

	Mammals - Monotreme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The three living monotremes are the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), one of the most remarkable of all mammals with its ducklike "bill," webbed feet, and a flattened beaverlike tail, and the echidnas, or spiny anteaters (Tachyglossus aculeatus and Zaglossus bruijni), which have sharp-pointed spines and tubelike noses.
		The platypus is found in eastern Australia; Tachyglossus, the short-nosed echidna, is found throughout Australia and in New Guinea, while Zaglossus, the long-nosed echidna, is found only in New Guinea.
		Zaglossus lives in the cloud-covered humid forests of New Guinea, often at elevations up to 100 to 2,000 metres.
	www.fdtsnk.org /echidna/monotreme.html (512 words)

	ADW: Zaglossus bruijni: Information (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Little is known about reproduction in Zaglossus, although they are believed to be similar in reproductive pattern to their sister species, the short-nosed echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus).
		Frequency of breeding, courtship rituals, and possible male parental care are unknown for both echidna species.
		The meat of Zaglossus is a popular food source in New Guinea (Augee, 1993; Walker, 1991).
	animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu.cob-web.org:8888 /site/accounts/information/Zaglossus_bruijni.html (714 words)

	Echidna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Echidnas of the genus Zaglossus, the several forms of which are usually considered races of Z.
		Both genera have a narrow, sensitive snout (longer and decurved in Zaglossus), a small mouth, and an extensible sticky tongue for feeding on termites and ants.
		The female lays a single egg, which is transferred into a pouch she developed in the breeding season.
	www.fdtsnk.org /echidna/echidna.html (499 words)

	Echidna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Zaglossus genus includes three extant species and two extinct species known only from fossils, while only one species from the genus Tachyglossus is known.
		The Western Long-beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bruijni) of the highland forests.
		The Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is found in south east New Guinea and also occurs in almost all Australian environments: from the snow-clad Australian Alps to the deep deserts of the Outback: essentially anywhere that ants and termites are available.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Echidna (660 words)

	Long-beaked echidna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The long-beaked echidnas make up one of the two genera (Genus Zaglossus) of echidna, a spiny monotreme that lives in New Guinea.
		Remarks: This species is known from a fossil skull about 65 cm long.
		Flannery, T.F. and Groves, C.P. 1998 A revision of the genus Zaglossus (Monotremata, Tachyglossidae), with description of new species and subspecies.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zaglossus (181 words)

	UNSW Embryology- Echidna Development
		The echidna is a unique egg-laying mammal, the embryo is referred too as a "puggle" (not to be confused with the dog breed, produced by mating a Pug with a Beagle) and is not a common animal model of mammalian embryonic development.
		Monotremes are remarkable because these mammals are born from eggs laid outside of the mother’s body.
		Zaglossus bruijni Australasian Marsupial & Monotreme Specialist Group 1996.
	embryology.med.unsw.edu.au /OtherEmb/echidna.htm (909 words)

	Forests of New Guinea - Long Beaked Echidna - World Wildlife Fund
		It was originally thought there was but one Zaglossus species in New Guinea but this species was recently split into three.
		The echidna does not have teeth, rather it has rows of spikes (horny teeth-like projections on the tongue) perfectly suited to its diet of earthworms.
		One of the island's largest surviving indigenous animals, the echidna has a highly protected status in PNG but it is still threatened by hunters (it is a highly prized game animal) and loss of habitat due to logging, mining and farming.
	www.worldwildlife.org /expeditions/newguinea/spec_lbe.cfm (294 words)

	Echidna Information
		Zaglossus bruijni the Long-beaked Echidna of the highland forests
		The recently discovered Zaglossus attenboroughi, the Cyclops Long-beaked Echidna, which prefers a still higher habitat
		Its size is smaller than the Zaglossus species.
	www.junglewalk.com /info/echidna-information.htm (567 words)

	MESOZOIC MAMMALS?; Monotremata, an internet directory:
		Zaglossus, (the rain-forest dwelling long-beaked echidna), is between its two relatives in this respect.
		Flannery and Groves (1998), A revision of the genus Zaglossus, with description of a new species and subspecies.
		Zaglossus is restricted to rainforest habitats, and favours the highlands.
	home.arcor.de /ktdykes/monotrem.htm (15752 words)

	Lifestyle of the Echidna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A second species of Echidna is given the scientific name Zaglossus Bruijni (Zaglossus means "Great Tongue", Bruijni refers a Dutch trader who collected the first known specimen), also called the "Long-beaked Echidna." It is considerably bigger that Tachyglossus, growing as large as 16.5 Kilos (36.3 pounds), and has a longer snout curving downwards.
		Echidnas avoid high temperatures in burrows, hollow logs, and rock crevices, and may also go for a swim to cool themselves down.
		Echidnas have no sweat glands (at least, Tachyglossus does not, there are some reports that Zaglossus has sweat glands.
	mps.k12.vt.us /msms/grade6/sj/sw/page2.htm (611 words)

	Echidna
		A second species of Echidna is given the scientific name Zaglossus Bruijni
		(Zaglossus means "Great Tongue", Bruijni refers a Dutch trader who collected the first known specimen; pictured at right), also called the "Long-beaked Echidna." It is considerably bigger that Tachyglossus, growing as large as 36.3 pounds, and has a longer snout curving downwards.
		The spines tend to be shorter than on Tachyglossus, and are often almost wholly concealed by fur, except along the flanks.
	members.fortunecity.com /phylcage/past/animals/echidna.htm (944 words)

	Life History and Ecology of the Monotremata
		Little is known about how platys care for their young because the burrow ould need to be excavated without disturbing the mother.
		Long-nosed echidnas (Zaglossus) feed primarily on earthworms, and possibly scarab larvae as well.
		Short-nosed echidnas (Tachyglossus) feed mostly on ants and termites.
	www.ucmp.berkeley.edu /mammal/monotremelh.html (503 words)

	Zaglossus - definition of Zaglossus - Labor Law Talk Dictionary (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Zaglossus - definition of Zaglossus - Labor Law Talk Dictionary (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
		Zaglossus is the genus of the echidna, a spiny monotreme that lives in Australia.
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	encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Zaglossus (122 words)

	San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Echidna
		The short-beaked echidna’s Tachyglossus aculeatus dark fur is almost completely hidden by a covering of hollow, barbless quills, called spines, on its back and sides.
		The long-beaked echidna Zaglossus bruijini has little fur and much more visible spines.
		The beige-and-fl spines on both species help camouflage the echidna in the brush.
	www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-echidna.html (870 words)

	Australia Echidna
		This echidna species is smaller than the Zaglossus and has longer hair.
		The short-beaked echidnas will be mostly found in areas where there are ants and termites, which is their main food; the Zaglossus feeds themselves with insect larvae and worms.
		The female echidna lays a single egg; the hatchings procedure needs around ten days and the baby is called a puggle.
	www.travel-australia.org /animals/echidna.html (227 words)

	Ageing, longevity, and life history of Zaglossus bruijni
		Ageing, longevity, and life history of Zaglossus bruijni
		One captive specimen at the Toronga Zoo in Sydney was still alive at 41.2 years of age [0671].
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	genomics.senescence.info /species/entry.php?species=Zaglossus_bruijni (102 words)

	Zaglossus - French-English Dictionary WordReference.com
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