Tachyglossus aculeatus

2 Short-beaked Echidna at Acton, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Tachyglossus aculeatus 10 Jan 2020 DonFletcher
Tachyglossus aculeatus 9 Jan 2020 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting. The first image appears to show two parasites within the Echidna's left ear. The fourth image shows ants that the Echidna was feeding on.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Nov 2019 12:49 PM Recorded on
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