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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Australasia Australia Burrow Burrows Defensive Structures Emergence Leaving Monotremata Monotreme New South Wales Spike Spiked Spikes Spikey Spiky Spine Echidna Short Beaked Echidna Spiny Anteater Tachyglossidae Tachyglossus Tachyglossus Aculeatus
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Is it just me or does this echidna look like it's having a mud spa day? Talk about a natural beauty treatment!
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. This adorable short-beaked echidna from Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia seems to have taken its love for burrowing to the next level. With its face covered in muddy goodness, it emerges from its cozy underground home with style and flair. With spikes as its ultimate fashion statement, this spiky mammal knows how to make an entrance. It's no wonder they're often called spiny anteaters! But hey, who needs fancy hairstyles when you can rock a spikey look like this? As the echidna leaves behind its defensive structures – those impressive spines – we can't help but admire their unique adaptation. These incredible creatures are part of the monotreme family and are one of only two egg-laying mammals in the world. Who knew such cuteness could come from eggs? So here's to our fabulous friend with the muddy face! Keep on embracing your wild side and leaving us all in awe of your extraordinary charm. We hope you find more adventures outside your burrow because there's no doubt that wherever you go, joy follows!
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