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Echidna Population Survey in SE Queensland
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Echidna Population Survey in South-East Queensland: A Race Against Time
Doctor Kate Dutton-Regester from the University of Queensland is leading a regional echidna population survey, the first of its kind, to establish a baseline count. The survey is crucial to track the impact of urban sprawl, climate change, and traffic on echidna populations. These spiny mammals face threats from habitat loss, land clearing, and rising temperatures, which could shrink their breeding window. The Echidna Watch program, a citizen science effort, encourages volunteers to report sightings and signs of echidnas through the iNaturalist app or the Echidna Watch website. Doctor Dutton-Regester also conducts public field trips and workshops to educate people on spotting echidnas and their habitats. Checkout Solipillow.com
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