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Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus
An echidna seen wandering in the bush while on hike in the national park. Marsupial Mammal
Hi Max Gallagher! The Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is the only echidna found in Australia. The Tasmanian subspecies setosus is larger than the Australian mainland counterparts.