Beware, cuteness overload

[gregj1763]

I have been working on a property in Rosevale Tasmania. They told me they had a resident Echidna there so I have taken my camera for the last two weeks hoping to get some shots of him/her.
I spotted him/her a few times and got a photo or two but nothing special, then today, (my last day there) he/she walked up the driveway while I was having lunch.
BONUS

[Donald]

Be patient. Be ready. And hey ho, you win the prize.

Excellent pictures of something I never knew existed.

[gregj1763]

Thanks Donald.
Never hear of an Echidna?
Lovely little beastie, one of the few that don't kill you in Australia

[Donald]

Thanks Donald.
Never hear of an Echidna?
Lovely little beastie, one of the few that don't kill you in Australia

I am ashamed to say that I had not. Your post has not only entertained me, it has educated me.

[pnodrog]

Thanks Donald.
Never hear of an Echidna?
Lovely little beastie, one of the few that don't kill you in Australia

The one you photographed was lovely. I am sure the one I came across on Kangaroo Island last year wanted me to die of a cold. It curled up every time I got in front of it, turned around and started walking the other way. As it was starting to rain heavily it knew time was on it's side. Horrible beastie...

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Rita]

What an interesting creature. I had not heard of these either.

[FootLoose]

Cuteness overload, all right! Nice work, Greg.

[purplehaze]

This critter was new to me, too. Wired has some fun facts about it here. Click on over; I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed.

[dje]

Great captures Greg, you certainly made the most of the opportunity!

I think the Echidna is sometimes called the "Spiny Anteater" is it not ?

Dave

[gregj1763]

Great captures Greg, you certainly made the most of the opportunity!

I think the Echidna is sometimes called the "Spiny Anteater" is it not ?

Dave

Thanks Dave and yes they are, the link Janis has above has a lot of interesting and quite weird info

[gregj1763]

This critter was new to me, too. Wired has some fun facts about it here. Click on over; I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed.

Not disappointed Janis, some really interesting facts, some I didn't know.
I have seen a mating train once when I was younger, looked pretty funny when you are a kid.
Thanks for the link