Mammal also called a spiny anteater (7)

I believe the answer is:

echidna

(Other definitions for echidna that I've seen before include "Spiny Aus. mammal" , "Creature with spines" , "Spiny creature" , "Spiny egg-laying Australian mammal" , "Little animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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