Spikey the Echidna
Release Date: Wed, Jan 27th
Duration: 06:38:00
Synopsis: Briano and James head out to rescue an Echidna that has been attacked by dogs. Trying to rescue Spikey after he buried himself in someones back yard proves to be quite the task, but both James and Briano are up for the challenge.

Starring: Briano and James.
Music: The Blakes - Dont Bother Me (Instrumental), Apple Garage Band Loops.

The Echidna has a slender snout and long, flicking tongue. The Echidna also has distinctive sharp spines (quills) along its back and sides for protection against predators. When threatened, the Echidna will curl inwards, leaving only their sharp spines exposed. For some more cool facts on Echidnas, head to the Australia Zoo Website.

From koalas to Green Sea turtles, the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit is dedicated to rescuing all wildlife in need. From Brisbane to Kilcoy and beyond the team travels far and wide with a proven catch and release program in place- their aim is to successfully rescue, rehabilitate and release. The team works closely with Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors - Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to ensure each animal received the best possible care.

For the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit to continue to save wildlife helping these amazing australian animals and australian wildlife rescue please sponsor the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit Conservation Project.

Other great Irwin videos you may want to watch are The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin Day LIVE! stream 2009 or Robert Irwin`s Real Life Adventures (Robert Irwin`s Wildlife Adventures), the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit rescuing Australian Wildlife and doing their bit for wildlife conservation.