Short-Beaked Echidna - Limited Edition Prints
The Tasmanian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) is a subspecies to the mainland echidna. When comparing a Tassie echidna to the mainland echidnas, you will notice the Tassie echidnas are much hairier. Their Latin name means quick tongue, spiny, longer fur.
Echidna fun facts:
- One of the few mammals that lays eggs (along with the platypus). A baby echidna is referred to as a Puggle.
- Echidnas are regarded as "escape artists" in captivity because of their remarkable strength for their size (they can lift objects as heavy as a refrigerator!). They are also superb climbers.
- Extremely long-lived relative to their size, up to 45 years in the wild.
- Have the slowest metabolism of any mammal.
- The penis structure of males is unique among mammals, they have a four-headed penis.
- Their nose is sensitive to electromagnetic fields.
- The snout can be used as a snorkel!.
- They eat about 40,000 ants and termites a day.
- Maximum Echidna speed is 2.3 km per hour.
The reference image used for this drawing was captured by photographer Uli Kunz.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
A2 cotton rag prints are Limited Edition prints with only 30 being printed.
Limited edition prints are personally signed and come with a authenticity certificate.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered.
The Tasmanian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) is a subspecies to the mainland echidna. When comparing a Tassie echidna to the mainland echidnas, you will notice the Tassie echidnas are much hairier. Their Latin name means quick tongue, spiny, longer fur.
Echidna fun facts:
- One of the few mammals that lays eggs (along with the platypus). A baby echidna is referred to as a Puggle.
- Echidnas are regarded as "escape artists" in captivity because of their remarkable strength for their size (they can lift objects as heavy as a refrigerator!). They are also superb climbers.
- Extremely long-lived relative to their size, up to 45 years in the wild.
- Have the slowest metabolism of any mammal.
- The penis structure of males is unique among mammals, they have a four-headed penis.
- Their nose is sensitive to electromagnetic fields.
- The snout can be used as a snorkel!.
- They eat about 40,000 ants and termites a day.
- Maximum Echidna speed is 2.3 km per hour.
The reference image used for this drawing was captured by photographer Uli Kunz.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
A2 cotton rag prints are Limited Edition prints with only 30 being printed.
Limited edition prints are personally signed and come with a authenticity certificate.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered.
The Tasmanian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) is a subspecies to the mainland echidna. When comparing a Tassie echidna to the mainland echidnas, you will notice the Tassie echidnas are much hairier. Their Latin name means quick tongue, spiny, longer fur.
Echidna fun facts:
- One of the few mammals that lays eggs (along with the platypus). A baby echidna is referred to as a Puggle.
- Echidnas are regarded as "escape artists" in captivity because of their remarkable strength for their size (they can lift objects as heavy as a refrigerator!). They are also superb climbers.
- Extremely long-lived relative to their size, up to 45 years in the wild.
- Have the slowest metabolism of any mammal.
- The penis structure of males is unique among mammals, they have a four-headed penis.
- Their nose is sensitive to electromagnetic fields.
- The snout can be used as a snorkel!.
- They eat about 40,000 ants and termites a day.
- Maximum Echidna speed is 2.3 km per hour.
The reference image used for this drawing was captured by photographer Uli Kunz.
Prints are produced locally using the highest quality cotton rag with archival pigment inks with a fade resistant life of up to and exceeding 100 years.
A2 cotton rag prints are Limited Edition prints with only 30 being printed.
Limited edition prints are personally signed and come with a authenticity certificate.
The surface of the printed cotton rag is very delicate and will scuff easily if not handled carefully. It is recommended the prints are delivered to a professional framer. To avoid reflections from the glass, it is highly recommended a clear non-reflective glass is used.
Allow 10-15 days for prints to be delivered.