Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Animals > Mammals > Tachyglossidae > Short-beaked Echidna

Australian Short-beaked Echidna - Rolled into a protective ball. Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season

Australian Short-beaked Echidna - Rolled into a protective ball. Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Ardea - Wildlife Pets Environment

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Ardea

Australian Short-beaked Echidna - Rolled into a protective ball. Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season

DH-3353
Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - Rolled into a protective ball
Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia
Tachyglossus aculeatus multiacul
Found throughout most of Australia where adults are solitary except during the winter breeding season. Just 1 egg is laid and when the youngster hatches it is kept in a pouch until it grows spines when it is placed in a special nursery burrow. Eats various invertebrates, termites and ants. Has been known to live 50 years.
Don Hadden
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
:

Ardea are an independent specialist photographic library supplying high quality images of wildlife, pets and the environment

Media ID 1302938

© Ardea - All Rights Reserved

Anteater Anteaters Ball Balls Curled Up Defence Echidna Echidnas Flexible Monotreme Monotremes Protection Short Beaked Short Nosed Spikes Spines


Meet the Ultimate Baller - The Australian Short-beaked Echidna!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This adorable print captures the incredible defense mechanism of the Australian Short-beaked Echidna, also known as the ultimate baller! Found all across Australia, these solitary creatures roll themselves into a protective ball when danger approaches. Talk about taking self-defense to a whole new level! But that's not all - this little echidna has some serious parenting skills too. With just one egg laid at a time, once hatched, the youngster is kept safe and snug in its mother's pouch until it grows spines. Then it's off to a special nursery burrow for further protection. When it comes to dining preferences, this echidna is quite versatile. From various invertebrates to termites and ants, nothing seems to escape its menu. No wonder they can live up to an impressive 50 years! Photographed near Katherine in Northern Territory, Australia by Don Hadden, this picture perfectly showcases nature's unique creations and their fascinating behaviors. So next time you're feeling vulnerable or need some inspiration on how to handle life's challenges with style - remember the Australian Short-beaked Echidna and channel your inner baller!

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Cricket Lords
Cricket Lords
Common Wombat - frontal portrait of an adult feeding on lush grass on a meadow at dawn - New South Wales, Australia
Common Wombat - frontal portrait of an adult feeding on lush grass on a meadow at dawn - New South Wales, Australia
Beautiful pink sunset above Half Dome and Yosemite Valley, viewed from Glacier Point
Beautiful pink sunset above Half Dome and Yosemite Valley, viewed from Glacier Point
Veined Octopus, Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus, formerly Octopus marginatus)
Veined Octopus, Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus, formerly Octopus marginatus)

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed