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echidna Australia,Geotagged,Short-beaked echidna,Tachyglossus aculeatus,Tasmania Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Wow! That's a really cool photo! Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Quite a unique perspective on this creature. Welcome to JungleDragno, Andrea, this photo is promoted to the homepage. Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Ludo Sak's profile
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    haha, this shot makes it personal. Just look at that look:) A good example of the non-necessity of sharpness for a great impression Never saw one this close up. Well shot Andrea! Gratz on the promotion. Posted 12 years ago

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The Short-beaked echidna

The short-beaked echidna is one of four living species of echidna and the only member of the genus "Tachyglossus". The short-beaked echidna is covered in fur and spines and has a distinctive snout and a specialized tongue which it uses to catch its prey at a great speed.

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Similar species: Egg-laying Mammals
Species identified by Andrea Devos
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Uploaded Aug 24, 2013. Captured in 311 Alberton Road, Alberton TAS 7263, Australia.
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