A Stunning Day on the Mornington Peninsula
Friday, November 28th, 2008Echidnas are without doubt one of the most amazing and interesting creatures found on the Mornington Peninsula,
The Echidna (or affectionately known as the Spiny Anteater) is a primitive mammal. It lives in both Australia and New Guinea.
It is a solitary animal that burrows. When it is attacked, the echidna will burrow into the ground or curl itself into a ball using its spines as a method of defence against the predator. The echidna’s spines cover the top of its body. Echidna’s have long sharp claws on their feet, and are approximately 35-50 cms long with a 10cm long tail. Their nose is very sensitive, they use this to find food, then they use their long sticky tongue to catch ants, worms and other such insects. Echidna’s weigh on average between 2 to 7 kilograms.
Female echidna’s lay a single egg in their pouch. After ten days, the egg hatches and a puggle (baby echidna) is born. They are born blind and hairless, and consume milk from a gland within the pouch. After an average of four weeks, the puggle develops sharp spines, and must leave the pouch.
Pilot Guy Maine takes in the fantastic sights of Point Nepean, where there is a very informative tour run by Discovery Attractions (thanks for the great Echidna moments Fraser!) on the ground within the park. A look at the Historic Quarantine Station also surprises. There is a huge community of Echidnas that are very cute, kids will love them.
Just some great days ahead as evidenced from these couple of shots above and below whilst flying coastal down the Mornington peninsula.Want to play Golf or simply sit back and relax at a Winery whilst missing all the bothersome peninsula traffic over Summer, then come fly with Heli Experiences.We will look after every detail to ensure a special day!
Mt Martha never looked so good from the Air. It constantly amazes our clients how blue Port Phillip Bay is!
