Language:                                      Name

Kriol:                                               Pokipain

Marra:                                             Wubularr

Ritharrŋu/Wägilak:                      Djirrnama'

Ngandi:                                           A-manapburn

Wubuy:                                           Yurrmanga

Ngalakgan:                                    Manapburn

Alawa:                                            Mululbirri; Mamarrawarr Wubularr

Rembarrnga:                                 Jirrmangah

Scientific:                                      Tachyglossus aculeatus

English:                                          Short-Beaked Echidna

Some people in SE Arnhem Land recognise two types of wubularr (Marra) - one that lives on the plains in holes and under grasses, and one that lives in rocky areas. Rangers found one on night cameras at Ganiarrang Hill.

It is an egg laying mammal (Monotreme).

MAMBALI TOTEM Ask Elders for stories.

'Wire spear was used to spear mululbirri.'
     - Alawa Dictionary

Words for the quills (spines):
Marra - Nyilla and Nmungga
Alawa - Mamarr

Body size: 230-350mm

A beak and long sticky tongue are used to catch insects such as ants, and hard spiky hair offers protection.