Echidna the Ant-Eater

                                                                                            Author: Wildlifecartoons

Image: Echidna the Ant-Eater (here) 

Image: Knuckles the Echidna (fair use) (here)

Theme: Anthropomorphic Animal and Cartoon Characters

E for Echidna - Knuckles the Echidna 

Accompanying Notes:  Knuckles the Echidna is a character from Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is an anthropomorphic short-beaked echidna - Wikipedia

They are very different to a porcupine – porcupines are actually rodents whereas the echidna is an ancient type of marsupial. Additionally, echidna cannot eject their spines, whereas a porcupine can. Echidnas are found all over Australia, including Tasmania

In Greek mythology, Echidna was a monster, half-woman and half-snake, who lived alone in a cave. She was the mate of the fearsome monster Typhon and was the mother of many of the most famous monsters of Greek myth  -  Wikipedia

Deep in the heart of Angel Island,
Where danger lurks and foes abound,
There lives a guardian, strong and valiant,
With knuckles hard and senses profound

He is an Echidna named Knuckles
Protector of the Master Emerald,
He watches over it with keen spectacle
Defending it as it had gone viral

He roams the island, always vigilant,
His fists at the ready, his heart stout,
With his determination, he's valiant
And his enemies fear his powerful clout.

But there's more to Knuckles than just 
For he's also wise and kind of heart,
A true friend to those he trusts,
Regrettable to those who disregard

So if you ever venture to Angel Island,
Beware of Knuckles, the Echidna's might,
For he'll protect the Master Emerald,

With all his strength and all his might.

Apologies Lisa - Hopefully acceptable to your 

prompt helped by the Accompanying Notes

Lisa's at d'Verse  Poetics Menagerie/

A to Z April Challenge  E