IN these times of lockdown and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID, it is nice to know that nature continues its merry way.
This echidna was out and about late last week (as was legally entitled photographer Yanni) foraging for food, and no doubt enjoying the relative quiet, at Flinders.
Not adverse to taking advantage of the situation, the echidna (an egg-laying mammal) made good use of the steps down (or up) the steep cliff.
It would be fair to assume that the species, estimated to have evolved 20 to 50 million years ago, has weathered some changes and health challenges in its time, including the comings and goings of humans.
First published in the Mornington News – 17 August 2021
