Tachyglossus aculeatus

1 Short-beaked Echidna at Boolijah, NSW

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Boolijah, NSW - 8 Nov 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Boolijah, NSW - 8 Nov 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Boolijah, NSW - 8 Nov 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Boolijah, NSW - 8 Nov 2024
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Boolijah, NSW - 8 Nov 2024
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Tachyglossus aculeatus 5 hrs ago MichaelBedingfield
Tachyglossus aculeatus 6 hrs ago CarbonAI
Tachyglossus aculeatus 6 hrs ago RobG1

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We saw this Echidna from a distance as it was crossing a rock platform. It continued through the scrub in a straight line towards us. While we stood and watched, it came right to my boots, gave them a sniff and then continued on its way. It didn't seem disturbed by us at all.

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