Juvenile Australian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) being looked after by a wildlife carer during rehabilitation.

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Juvenile Australian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) being looked after by a wildlife carer during rehabilitation. Young echidnas are uncommon and caring is crucial to their survival. This echidna was discovered by a walker after being abandoned by its mother on a walking trail in southern Tasmania.

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Tasmania Australia
Photo credit: © Anaspides Photography - Iain D. Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

Keywords: achyglossus, aculeatus, anteater, australia, baby, care, carer, caring, conservation, echidna, infant, juvenile, love, loving, monotreme, rehabilitation, short-beaked, wildlife, young., youngster