Tachyglossus aculeatus

Short-beaked Echidna at Captains Flat, NSW

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Captains Flat, NSW - 26 Jul 2019
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 27 Jul 2019 michaelb
Tachyglossus aculeatus 26 Jul 2019 acquilkey

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Seen active during winter

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michaelb wrote:
   27 Jul 2019
They hibernate, but come out occasionally then return to their den

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  • 26 Jul 2019 11:30 AM Recorded on
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