Tachyglossus aculeatus

Short-beaked Echidna at Throsby, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Throsby, ACT - 10 Jul 2022
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Throsby, ACT - 10 Jul 2022
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Sep 2022 mainsprite
Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Sep 2022 LD12

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Echidna seen near the track, head down in a defensive position, refused to move even when I was observing through binoculars from further away

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  • 10 Jul 2022 04:32 PM Recorded on
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