Monotremata: Tachyglossidae

Tachyglossus aculeatus  

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
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© Geoff Walker 2010
Bruny Island, TAS (Nov, 2010)

While all Short-beaked Echidnas have fur between their spines, in Tasmania the fur grows longer, no doubt in response to the colder weather, giving the animal a slightly less spikey appearance.

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Short-beaked Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Dinner Guests

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Ant's Eye-view

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Profile

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Short-beaked Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Crossing The Road

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Furry Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Short-beaked Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Short-beaked Echidna

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Short-beaked Echidna