Tachyglossus aculeatus

2 Short-beaked Echidna at Amaroo, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Amaroo, ACT - 15 Sep 2018
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Sep 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Sep 2018 b

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As I was leaving the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary wetland walk (not very wet at the moment...) this echidna was walking along the fenceline, stopping and digging for food periodically. Only the second echidna I have ever seen in the wild.

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  • 15 Sep 2018 12:28 PM Recorded on
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