The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), also known as the common echidna, or short-nosed echidna, is one of four living species of echidna, and the only member of the genus …

The Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is one of four living species of echidna. It is covered in fur and spines and has a distinctive snout and a specialized tongue, which it uses to catch …

Oct 12, 2025 · Using its pointed snout and sharp claws, the Short-beaked Echidna breaks into ant and termite nests and catches its prey by flicking its long sticky tongue in and out.

Short-beaked echidnas possess several adaptations to their foraging habits including tubular snouts, long sticky tongues, and front paws for digging. Males have non-venomous spurs on the ankles of …

With its snuffling and shuffling, unique snout and spines, and a rare ability to lay eggs, the short-beaked echidna is Australia’s most widespread native mammal and one of the country’s most well-loved.

The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) has a straight forward-pointing beak and a heavy coat of spines. It is fairly common in suitable habitats throughout Australia; it is also found in New …

Nov 25, 2025 · Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Fact Sheet Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Image credit: © San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. All rights reserved.

The Short beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is a remarkable monotreme found throughout Australia, including all states and territories. This adaptable species exhibits distinct daily and …

Echidna mothers lay eggs into a small, backward-facing pouch. When they hatch, their babies are called “puggles.” Echidnas are covered with fur that can range from reddish to dark brown color. The spines …

Aug 2, 2025 · The short-beaked echidna, scientifically known as Tachyglossus aculeatus, is a unique mammal with unusual biological characteristics. Often referred to as a spiny anteater, it exhibits …