The Short-Beaked Echidna
Note: When referring to the Echidna, reference is to the Tachyglossus aculeatus
Description
Description of the type of environment it lives in
This type of Echidna is mostly found in Australia, however can also be found in Tasmania. Yet although these Short-beaked Echidnas live all over Australia, they aren’t common in places like Sydney, but in fact are common in places like Victoria. This Echidna mostly lives in places such as forests and woodlands however are also common in heath and arid settings. Surprisingly, the Short-beaked Echidna can be found in Australian native bushland, with the odd sighting next to roads. This Echidna lives in temperatures that range from 20 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. During the winter season when the temperature decreases and rainfall increases, it usually goes into hibernation to conserve energy. However if flash floods occur, they have the ability to dive under water to survive. The way Echidnas eat is by using their pointed snout and sharp claws to break into nests. Once it breaks into a nest, it catch prey by flicking its long tongue in and out. As their tongue is long and sticky, this allows them to eat things such as ants, termites, grubs and worms
This type of Echidna is mostly found in Australia, however can also be found in Tasmania. Yet although these Short-beaked Echidnas live all over Australia, they aren’t common in places like Sydney, but in fact are common in places like Victoria. This Echidna mostly lives in places such as forests and woodlands however are also common in heath and arid settings. Surprisingly, the Short-beaked Echidna can be found in Australian native bushland, with the odd sighting next to roads. This Echidna lives in temperatures that range from 20 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. During the winter season when the temperature decreases and rainfall increases, it usually goes into hibernation to conserve energy. However if flash floods occur, they have the ability to dive under water to survive. The way Echidnas eat is by using their pointed snout and sharp claws to break into nests. Once it breaks into a nest, it catch prey by flicking its long tongue in and out. As their tongue is long and sticky, this allows them to eat things such as ants, termites, grubs and worms