Tachyglossus aculeatus

2 Short-beaked Echidna at Gundaroo, NSW

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Gundaroo, NSW - 18 Aug 2022
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Gundaroo, NSW - 18 Aug 2022
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Gundaroo, NSW - 18 Aug 2022
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 18 Aug 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Tachyglossus aculeatus 18 Aug 2022 Gunyijan

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First echidnas seen during the daytime this season. Plenty of night activity evident. Closeup photo is of the male - following the female closely and mounting?? from behind.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 18 Aug 2022 11:24 AM Recorded on
  • Gunyijan Recorded by

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