Tachyglossus aculeatus

Short-beaked Echidna at Acton, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 29 Jan 2021 MichaelBedingfield
Tachyglossus aculeatus 28 Jan 2021 MReevesii00milktea

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foraging on ants when encountered. photo include initial defensive behaviour and later digging and licking.

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