The difference between Echidna and Puggle

When used as nouns, echidna means any of the species of small spined monotremes in family tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in australia and southern new guinea, whereas puggle means a baby monotreme (echidna or platypus).

Puggle is also verb with the meaning: to coax (a rabbit) from a burrow by poking a stick down the hole and moving it about.

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  1. Echidna as a noun:

    Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

  1. Puggle as a verb (UK, regional):

    To coax (a rabbit) from a burrow by poking a stick down the hole and moving it about; to delve into a hole in order to locate an animal.

  2. Puggle as a verb (UK, regional):

    To poke around a hole with a stick, as to explore, remove obstacles, etc.

  1. Puggle as a noun (chiefly, Australia):

    A baby monotreme (echidna or platypus).

  1. Puggle as a noun:

    A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a pug and beagle.

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