Australian zoo hails echidna breeding programme

13 December 2012 Last updated at 11:55 ET Help

Perth zoo in Australia is heralding the success of its echidna breeding programme, after two babies, known as puggles, were born in captivity.

Staff at the zoo are unsure whether the puggles are male or female but DNA testing will confirm the sex.

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