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Echidnas – ecosystem engineers

Echidnas – ecosystem engineers

by Tanya | Oct 3, 2021 | Echidna, feeding signs, Monotreme, Wombat Forestcare

In late winter and early spring, Wombat Forest residents may notice an increase in echidna diggings, as on warm north-facing areas the virgin queens of Meat Ants Iridomyrmex are closer to the surface. These queen ants are a rich source of fats, and most welcome for...
Choo-choo- it’s echidna train time

Choo-choo- it’s echidna train time

by Tanya | Aug 8, 2020 | breeding behaviour, citizen science, Echidna, Monotreme, Wombat Forest

In the higher altitude foothill forests, the local wattles usually flower in late August and September. The silver wattles are blooming in the Wombat Forest and surrounds:  a few weeks early this year. One reliable sign of early spring is right on cue – the appearance...

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