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  1. Zaglossus, genus Zaglossusnoun

    a genus of Tachyglossidae

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  1. zaglossus

    The long-beaked echidnas (genus Zaglossus) make up one of the two extant genera of echidnas, spiny monotremes that live in New Guinea; the other being the short-beaked echidna. There are three living species and one extinct species in this genus. The extinct species were present in Australia. Echidnas are one of the two types of mammals that lay eggs, the other being the platypus. The echidnas retain reptilian features such as egg-laying but display mammalian features such as fur and lactation.The Eastern species is listed as vulnerable, while Sir David's and western long-beaked echidna species are listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.

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  1. zaglossus

    Zaglossus is a genus of echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, in the family Tachyglossidae. They are native to New Guinea and are distinct from other echidnas due to their longer limbs and snouts. The genus includes several species, such as the Western Long-beaked Echidna, Sir David's Long-beaked Echidna, and the Eastern Long-beaked Echidna.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of zaglossus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of zaglossus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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