Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at ANBG

Tachyglossus aculeatus

1 Short-beaked Echidna at ANBG

5 images

Identification history

Tachyglossus aculeatus	16 Sep 2019	michaelb
Tachyglossus aculeatus	15 Sep 2019	Tim L

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Author's notes

The final image shows a rock the Echidna pushed out of the way and the ants underneath that it was feeding on. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.104658-35.274352
Altitude 659.6m
Maps ANBG
Places Hackett, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
10 Sep 2019 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by