Backyard visitor
A spiny anteater or short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus in a backyard at Hyams Beach south of Sydney. Echidnas can be found in urban areas close to areas of native bushland in many parts of Australia. They are mammals but they and platypus have some reptilian characteristics, for example, they lay eggs. Echidnas are quite large weighing up to 10kg (22lb). They feed on ants and termites. This one is looking for ants. For more information about short-beaked echidnas see here.
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Backyard visitor
A spiny anteater or short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus in a backyard at Hyams Beach south of Sydney. Echidnas can be found in urban areas close to areas of native bushland in many parts of Australia. They are mammals but they and platypus have some reptilian characteristics, for example, they lay eggs. Echidnas are quite large weighing up to 10kg (22lb). They feed on ants and termites. This one is looking for ants. For more information about short-beaked echidnas see here.
Thanks for visiting. I appreciate the very kind comments and faves very much. Have a wonderful week!