Tachyglossus Collection

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

Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. (Aculeated anteater, Myrmecophaga aculeata)
FLO4640977 Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. (Aculeated anteater, Myrmecophaga aculeata) Illustration copied from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

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

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

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Short Beaked Echidna, (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Monotreme, Australia, captive. Date: 15/02/2005

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Short Beaked Echidna, (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Monotreme, Australia, captive. Date: 15/02/2005

A wild short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) wandering through scrub, foraging for food
One of the weird and iconic animals of Australia, this echidna (which looks similar to a hedgehog but is totally unrelated) was foraging between rocks and grass clumps for ants

Echidna or spiny anteater, Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna setosa). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Col

Echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus
Echidna or spiny anteater, Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna setosa). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library

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

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Short-beaked Echidna - rear foot (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) Date:

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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) burrowing, picture 1 in sequence. Australia Date:

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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus ) digging in dirt. Australia Date:

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Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - Mother & young foraging (Tachyglossus Aculeatus) Date:

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Short-beaked Echidna - young in burrow (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Date:

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Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Date:

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Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - egg in pouch (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Date:

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The Tachyglossus, also known as the Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), is a fascinating creature found in various parts of Australia. In Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay, this elusive mammal can be spotted roaming around with its unique muddy face after emerging from its burrow in Jervis Bay, New South Wales. With its spiky appearance and distinctive snout, the a true marvel to behold and can also be found on Bruny Island in Tasmania during November when it showcases its digging skills while foraging for food. These incredible animals are often seen wandering through scrublands, searching for their next meal, and are commonly referred to as Echidnas or spiny anteaters due to their ability to curl up into a ball when threatened. One particular subspecies of the Tachyglossus called Kangaroo island echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus multiaculeatus) resides exclusively on Kangaroo Island. These remarkable creatures have adapted well to their environment and play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem's balance. Despite being covered in sharp spines, these gentle mammals pose no harm unless provoked. Their diet mainly consists of ants and termites which they catch using their long sticky tongue. The Tachyglossus is truly one of nature's wonders - a living testament to the diversity and beauty that Australia has to offer. Observing them in their natural habitats leaves us awe-struck by their resilience and adaptability amidst changing landscapes.