JOURNAL ARTICLE

Echidnas emerge.

  • Published In: Wildlife Australia, 2025, v. 62, n. 4. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Agriculture Plus 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shurety, Wenda 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on recent workshops held in Queensland to promote awareness and conservation efforts for echidnas, particularly the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) and the critically endangered long-beaked echidnas (Zaglossus species). Led by Dr. Kate Dutton-Regester from the University of Queensland and Wildlife Queensland, the workshops featured discussions on echidna research, community involvement, and innovative conservation techniques, including the use of detection dogs. Participants learned about the challenges of studying these unique monotremes and the importance of collaboration in conservation efforts, both locally and internationally. The article emphasizes the role of citizen science in gathering data to support echidna protection initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Wildlife Australia. 2025/12, Vol. 62, Issue 4, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-5481
  • Accession Number:190246639
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