Additional
Information: The Tachyglossidae are the echnidnas, or spiny ant eaters. These are a group of spine covered, insectivorous, monotreme mammals with claws and a slender snout. There are two genera: the curved-beaked echidna (Zaglossus or Proechidna) of New Guinea and the
Echnidnas Sites:
The Echidna The Echidna: Brief description, with drawings and photos, of these spine covered, insectivorous, monotreme mammals occurring in two genera: Zaglossus or Proechidna of New Guinea and Tachyglossus of Australia and southern New Guinea. (Echnidnas) http://www.healthsci.utas.edu.au/medicine/research/mono/Echidna-basic.html
Rainforest Echidna Rainforest Echidna: Description and photos of Tachyglossus aculeatus, courtesy of Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge, Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland. (Echnidnas) http://www.rainforest-australia.com/echidna.htm
Short-beaked Echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus Short-beaked Echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus: Photo and brief description. Includes the animal's name in three Australian Aboriginal languages spoken in central Cape York Peninsula, Queensland: Oykangand, Olkola and Pakanh. (Echnidnas) http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/2970/echidna.htm
Long-beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bruijni) Long-beaked Echidna (Zaglossus bruijni): Brief summary of facts about this endangered echidna from New Guinea. (Echnidnas) http://www.panda.org/resources/publications/species/underthreat/page11.htm
Echidna Central Echidna Central: Annotated links to sites about the echidna of Australia and New Guinea. (Echnidnas) http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/echidnas/
Additional
Information: The Tachyglossidae are the echnidnas, or spiny ant eaters. These are a group of spine covered, insectivorous, monotreme mammals with claws and a slender snout. There are two genera: the curved-beaked echidna (Zaglossus or Proechidna) of New Guinea and the
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