spiny anteater
US /ˈspaɪ.ni ˈæn.tiː.tər/
UK /ˈspaɪ.ni ˈæn.tiː.tər/
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针鼹, 刺猬蚁兽
a monotreme mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a spiny coat and a long snout, that feeds on ants and termites
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The spiny anteater uses its long, sticky tongue to catch insects.
针鼹用它又长又黏的舌头捕捉昆虫。
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Unlike most mammals, the spiny anteater lays eggs.
与大多数哺乳动物不同，针鼹是卵生的。