Wildlife Resources
Biology, Rescue & Rehab of Short-beaked Echidnas
by Peggy Rismiller
 | This guide is an in depth look at rearing and rehabilitating the Short-beaked Echidna. Contents: Introduction Monotremes: Who and what they are What's in a name? Short description Echidnas and people Echidna rescue Echidna spines Transport, housing, weighing Sexing and aging Release, home range and relocations Hand rearing FAQ Hand rearing puggles Release of hand reared echidnas Echidna growth charts Injuries Diets Echidna facts Literature sited Other useful reference material Echidna Watch Notes To purchase your copy of these great notes please use the following contacts: Dr Peggy Rismiller PO Penneshaw South Australia 5222 Telephone: 08 8553 7174 Email: echidna@kin.net.au |