How to Track Echidnas
Be in the right place., In some places you'll find road signs indicating echidnas.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be in the right place.
Obviously, echidnas aren't strolling down the streets of suburbia.
They're shy and quiet animals, and their preferred habitat ranges from rainforest, alpine to semi-desert, away from built-up areas.
In general, where there are ants and termites in abundance, echidnas may be present too.
There are four known species of echidnas:
The short-beaked echidna (found in Australia and New Guinea); in Australia, they are very adaptable, living from the Simpson Desert through to the Alpine snow.
The Western long-beaked echidna, Sir David's long-beaked echidna and the Eastern long-beaked echidna (all in New Guinea). (No images at present.) -
Step 2: In some places you'll find road signs indicating echidnas.
These are usually posted on the roadside, to warn drivers to slow down and avoid hitting them when crossing the road.
This is a good indicator that you're in an area where echidnas might be spotted.
Detailed Guide
Obviously, echidnas aren't strolling down the streets of suburbia.
They're shy and quiet animals, and their preferred habitat ranges from rainforest, alpine to semi-desert, away from built-up areas.
In general, where there are ants and termites in abundance, echidnas may be present too.
There are four known species of echidnas:
The short-beaked echidna (found in Australia and New Guinea); in Australia, they are very adaptable, living from the Simpson Desert through to the Alpine snow.
The Western long-beaked echidna, Sir David's long-beaked echidna and the Eastern long-beaked echidna (all in New Guinea). (No images at present.)
These are usually posted on the roadside, to warn drivers to slow down and avoid hitting them when crossing the road.
This is a good indicator that you're in an area where echidnas might be spotted.
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