Original: The Long-beaked Echidna is also larger than the Short-beaked species , reaching up to 16.5 kg ( 36 lb ) ; the snout is longer and turns downward ; and the spines are almost indistinguishable from the long fur .
Simplified: It reached up to 16.5 kilograms , the snout is longer and turns downward , and the spines are almost indistinguishable from the long fur .