The short-beaked echidna is one of Australia’s most wonderfully weird mammals — covered in sharp spines, equipped with a long sticky tongue, and capable of laying eggs despite being a mammal. Found right across the country, from bushland to alpine regions, it uses its powerful claws to tear into ant and termite nests, slurping up thousands of insects in a single meal. When threatened, it simply digs straight down or curls into a spiky ball, making predators think twice. Although widespread, habitat loss, road strikes and feral predators still pose risks, and organisations like Aussie Ark work to protect native species and restore safe habitats. Even more remarkable, echidna mums carry their tiny hatchling — called a puggle — in a temporary pouch before tucking it safely into a burrow while they forage.

Here to add a playful touch to any summer wardrobe, these women's cropped tees come with a breezy attitude that is bound to be loved on hot days. Designed with a short body that helps show off the wearer's silhouette and dropped shoulders for an extra stylish touch, each cropped tee comes preshrunk so that it can retain its size even after multiple washes.

.: Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²))
.: Relaxed fit
.: Sewn-in label
.: 100% combed cotton (fiber content varies for different colors)