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As time goes by more and more I have all the images I am keeping in my memory of my trip along Australia and Tasmania. I am very proud and so happy to have the possibility to see this echidna in liberty in Kangaroo island, near Adelaide. This is an awesome island where I had the feeling to be in a 'small' Australia. Going to the Seal Bay, suddenly an echidna crossed the path ! Stop; silence; do not disturb the animal! I was really impressed. There are only two egg-laying mammals in the world (Platypus and Echidna) also known as monotremes. The echidnas live in New Guinea, Australia and Tasmania. It's curios the name; is referred to a monster of the Greek mythology. They look like the porcupines. When I remember that moment, I am still excited. It's not the same to see unique animals in a zoo than in liberty, like in Australia and Tasmania. This was the nearest I could capture this incredible mammal.

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  • Copyright: Roser Giner (rginer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 50 W: 0 N: 137] (527)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2007-10-24
  • Categories: Nature
  • Exposure: f/0.9, 2 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2009-04-04 1:46
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