Short-beaked Echidna - adult strolls along vegetation in search for food which consists solely of ants and termites. It can find them by detecting electrical impulses in the muscles of its prey with its beak - Tasmania, Australia

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Short-beaked Echidna - adult strolls along vegetation in search for food which consists solely of ants and termites. It can find them by detecting electrical impulses in the muscles of its prey with its beak - Tasmania, Australia

SAS-1406
Short-beaked Echidna
Tasmania, Australia
Tachyglossus aculeatus
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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. In this photo print, we witness the incredible journey of a Short-beaked Echidna as it strolls through lush vegetation in search of its favorite delicacies - ants and termites. Armed with an extraordinary superpower, this adorable creature can detect electrical impulses in the muscles of its prey using its beak! Hailing from the enchanting land of Tasmania, Australia, these spiky wonders are known for their unique reproductive habits. After an intimate encounter, the female lays a single leathery-shelled egg which she diligently incubates in a temporary pouch on her belly for about 10 days at a cozy temperature of 32 °C. Once hatched, the baby echidna remains sheltered within its mother's pouch until it is adorned with short spines. It then graduates to a nursery burrow where mama returns every one to two days to nourish her little one. These elusive youngsters only begin exploring their surroundings after three months but remain hidden until they reach around one year old. With over 1300 ant species and nearly 350 termite species calling Australia home, our spiky friend has no shortage of delectable options! This culinary expertise explains why you can find them thriving across all parts of Australia. So let this charming print transport you into the fascinating world of the Short-beaked Echidna - an expert food connoisseur and nature's very own superhero!

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