The Long-beaked Echidna is also larger that the Short-beaked species . It reached up to 16.5 kilograms , the snout is longer and turns downward , and the spines are almost indistinguishable from the long fur . The Long-beaked Echidna is also larger than the Short-beaked species , reaching up to 16.5 k ; the snout is longer and turns downward ; and the spines are almost indistinguishable from the long fur .