Echidna

thanks Ian, they’re shy little buggers

thanks Brian, we sure have some strange animals here

thanks Simone, much appreciated

thanks Janet, they’re reasonably common, especially in Tasmania

thankyou Sheila

thankyou Kats, much appreciated

Thankyou Kelvin

thanks Micci, your comments are very much appreciated

Thankyou very much

thanks Rany, his coat is beautiful but a bit spiky

thanks Tanya, it’s natural light in a shady forest. The techy details are ISO 1600, f/6.3, 1/100th second, Handheld

Thanks Kylie, they’re great aren’t they. Do you have them near you?

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thanks Rachael, they’re so hard to photograph. They’re very timid, the slightest sound frightens them and they bury their head underneath their body. Sometimes even the sound of the camera.

Thankyou Renee, a lot of the small animals here, especially mainland Australia, have suffered terribly because of foxes and feral cats but this guy is covered in spines which is very effective protection

Thankyou Lee-Anne, they’re fascinating little creatures. I hope the programme was good.

Thankyou Ann, yes we do have some interesting animals here. Unfortunately the survival of a lot of the little ones is threatened because of animals brought over from other continents like cats and foxes. Echidnas are lucky to have spines so they’re a bit tougher to eat.

Thankyou Jens, much appreciated

Thankyou, Echidnas are terrific and we’re lucky enough to have them at home.

Thanks Varinia, very serene … unless you’re an ant !!

Thanks Jodie, glad you like it.