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Monotremata: Tachyglossidae
Tachyglossus aculeatus
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
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Crossing The Road
Furry Echidna