The Enigmatic Echidna with Danielle Clode

Join us for this free event to discover the secrets of the elusive echidna.
There are few animals more unusual than the echidna – a spiky, egg-laying mammal that eats ants.
But some of the most striking things about echidnas are things most of us don't know. That they use their snout like a snorkel when they swim, that they can sense electromagnetic fields, that they have intriguingly complex brains, startling physical strength and 'backwards' back feet. That they go into torpor when conditions are poor and can survive fires by sheltering underground. And that during the mating season, male echidnas will line up behind a female, making cooing noises and forming an orderly echidna train, waiting for their chance to impress her with some very strange reproductive equipment!

What’s happening:

Echidna Talk: Dive into the fascinating world of echidnas with a captivating talk by Danielle Clode on one of Australia's most unique creatures.

Book Launch: Signed copies of Danielle's new book The Enigmatic Echidna will be available for sale.

Echidna-Themed Kids Activities: Fun and educational hands-on activities for kids centred around our spiky friends.