Short beaked echidnas
This page is about short beaked echidnas.
Habitat
Short Beaked Echidnas live in a wide variety of habitats in Australia. They live in grasslands, rocky outcrops, forests and woodlands.This is a reason why they are so adaptable.f(They can survive in just about any climate.) Classification
Short beaked echidnas are classified as least concern. This is because there are many many left . Although they are rarely sighted, we still know there are many left. They are also classified as monotremes, or insectivores. The scientific name for short beak echidna is tachyglossus aculeatus. Diet
The short beaked echidnas eat a wide variety of food. Their favourite is ants and termites, but if ants and termites are not available, they will also eat beetles or baby worms. |