Tachyglossus aculeatus

Short-beaked Echidna at Forde, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Forde, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Forde, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Forde, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Forde, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Forde, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Oct 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Oct 2024 CarbonAI
Tachyglossus aculeatus 25 Oct 2024 TimL

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The final two images show close-ups of the spines with what appear to be longitudinal cracks starting to form along some spines from the tip area. I haven't seen this before and am unsure what this is.

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   25 Oct 2024
Thanks Tim - interesting but I have no answers sorry

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