Human Digestive System Animation- Part 1

Echidnas are unique creatures in many ways, including their digestive systems and diet! Because of unique adaptations like sticky tongues and lack of traditional stomachs, echidnas in managed environments - such as zoos and rescues - have been suffering from gastric issues, but this is where Michelle Shaw comes in! Michelle works at Taronga Conservation Society Australia and is one of only a handful of zoo nutritionists worldwide. At Taronga Zoo Sydney, she’s working to redefine the echidna diet