Tachyglossus aculeatus

The echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus is a monotreme mammal from Australia that is exceptionally long-living. Its documented maximum lifespan of 50 years is 3.7 times that predicted from its body mass.

[Diana]

Fabulous detailed capture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very cool.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super find and great info ! fav

[Beverley]

How amazing to learn this… fabulous photo…incredible

[Bucktree]

Excellent find and capture. The quills remind me of a porcupine.

[Paul J]

Amazing little critter. Nice shot!

[Chrissie]

Lovely capture

[Rob Z]

One of our absolute favourites! They waddle when they walk - so funny.

[Dave]

Beautiful detail.

[Carole Sandford]

What a great shot!

[Martyn Drage]

Super cool and a cool find

[KoalaGardens🐨]

within minutes of driving away from the airport I saw an echidna - what a welcome home!

[LManning (Laura)]

This one is new to me. Fascinating!

[Paula Fontanini]

What a fun and fascinating creature! Excellent shot!

[eDorre]

How fun.

[haskar]

Wow! Something new for me. Lovely shot.