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Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Photo by cathysinoz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Short-beaked, spiny.

Habitat:

Open bushland, semi-rural suburb.

Notes:

Seen in the late afternoon, foraging along the side of the road.

Reference Links:

Tachyglossus, Short-beaked Echidna

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PublishedApril 22, 2011

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