Originally posted by Des So many wonderful images here.
Short-beaked Echidna. These are monotremes (egg-laying mammals), like platypus. The hind feet face backwards to help them dig in when they feel threatened. Very effective, but it does produce a very distinctive gait.
Very exciting to get such a clear shot. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm
Hi. Des. I knew what echidnas were, and what they looked like (in general!!), and that echidnas were monotremes, egg-laying mammals etc.
I did NOT know - their hind feet face
backward...!!!!!!????? Do they even know if they are coming or going?????
Great capture, anyway!!!