Photo Mug : Australian Short-beaked Echidna - Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season. Just 1 egg is laid
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Australian Short-beaked Echidna - Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season. Just 1 egg is laid
DH-3356
Australian Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater
Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia
Tachyglossus aculeatus multiacul
Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season. Just 1 egg is laid and when the youngster hatches it is kept in a pouch until it grows spines when it is placed in a special nursery burrow. Eats various invertebrates, termites and ants. Has been known to live 50 years.
Don Hadden
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Photo Mug
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the fascinating Australian Short-beaked Echidna. This unique mug showcases a stunning photograph by Don Hadden of an echidna in its natural habitat, captured in the Northern Territory. Known for their distinctive spines and short, agile snouts, echidnas are solitary animals found throughout most of Australia. They are an intriguing part of the Australian wildlife scene, and this mug is a perfect way to bring their image into your daily routine. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images to ensure your coffee or tea stays as warm as your love for Australian wildlife. Enjoy your beverage while admiring the beauty of nature with our Photo Mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this incredible snapshot captured by Don Hadden, we witness the fascinating life of a Short-beaked Echidna, also known as an anteater. This unique mammal is found throughout most of Australia and has some extraordinary parenting skills. Meet DH-3356, the epitome of a supermom! Solitary for most of the year, she transforms into a nurturing caretaker during the winter breeding season. With just one egg laid, she protects it with all her might until it hatches. But here's where things get truly remarkable - once her little bundle of joy emerges from its shell, it is kept safe and snug in her pouch! As if that wasn't enough to impress you, wait till you hear what happens next. As soon as her offspring grows spines (yes, actual spines!), our superhero mom relocates them to a special nursery burrow. Talk about going above and beyond! DH-3356's diet consists mainly of various invertebrates like termites and ants - quite the gourmet taste! And did you know these amazing creatures can live up to 50 years? That's right; they've got longevity on their side. So let this adorable print remind us all that even in nature's vast playgrounds like Katherine in Northern Territory, Australia, there are incredible stories unfolding every day – tales that make us appreciate just how diverse and awe-inspiring
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