Short Beaked Echidna Collection

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay, Western Australia. October

Australian wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
Australian wildlife: 1) Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus); 2) Tree-kangaroo; 3) Tasmanian tiger, or Tasmanian wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus)

Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's
FLO4660142 Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia, November

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) digging, Tasmania, Australia

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), crossing the road, Cape Range National Park, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Duck-billed Platypus and short-beaked echidna
" Short-beaked echidna and Duck-Billed PlatypusOriginal edition from my own archivesSource: " Meyers Konversationslexikon 1877"

Silky Anteater, 1860 (colour litho)
998813 Silky Anteater, 1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der SAaugetiere in)

Short-beaked Echidna (coloured engraving)
1000012 Short-beaked Echidna (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Huet Engraver)

Short-Beaked Echidna, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001112 Short-Beaked Echidna, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Kangaroo island echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus multiaculeatus), a sub-species of the mainland species, crosses a dirt road. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. Endemic

Echidna
A short-beaked echidna; tachyglossus aculeatus; photographed in a studio

Tachyglossus aculeautus, Short-nosed Echidna, side view

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) in undergrowth, Victoria, Australia

Australia, Western Australia, Cape Range National Park, Echidna

Echidna in wild in Tasmania, Australia
Short beaked Echidna in wild in Tasmania

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
Illustration of a Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Tachyglossus aculeautus, Short-nosed Echidna, side view

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

Echidna
Together with the platypus, Echidnas are the worlds only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals. Seen here in Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne, Australia

Echidna

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) lit by the sun walking through leafy soil in the Mount Field National Park in Tasmania

Australia, Victoria, Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) in Point Nepean National Park

Exotic mammals, 19th century C015 / 6105
Exotic mammals, 19th-century artwork. From upper left to lower right: a three-toed sloth (Bradypus tridactylus); a nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

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The short-beaked echidna, also known as Tachyglossus aculeatus, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the Australian wildlife. Its unique features and behaviors have been captured in various lithographs and engravings throughout history. One such lithograph was published in 1897, showcasing the intricate details of this remarkable species. In Francois Peron National Park, located in Shark Bay, you can witness the short-beaked echidna thriving in its natural habitat. With its muddy face emerging from a burrow in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, this resilient mammal showcases its adaptability and survival skills. Bruny Island in Tasmania offers another glimpse into the life of these intriguing creatures. In November, they roam freely across the island's diverse landscapes, leaving their mark as they dig through the earth with determination. Sometimes even roads become part of their adventurous journey. At Cape Range National Park in Western Australia's Pacific region, you might spot a short-beaked echidna confidently crossing your path. Their resilience and ability to navigate different terrains are truly awe-inspiring. Interestingly enough, there are other members of the monotreme family that share similarities with these spiky mammals. The duck-billed platypus is one such example—a testament to Australia's rich biodiversity. Even historical records highlight our fascination with these animals. A colored engraving dating back to 1863-79 beautifully captures their essence while an 1860 lithograph portrays a silky anteater—an equally captivating creature within this realm. Let us not forget about Kangaroo Island echidnas—specifically Tachyglossus aculeatus multiaculeatus—which inhabit this unique corner of Australia with pride and distinction.