Short beaked echidna, Австралийская ехидна, Tachyglossus aculeatus

Neverbeforepublished footage shows the mating rituals of echidnasspiny mammals native to Australia that lay eggs. Echidna researcher and National Geographic grantee Stewart Nicol describes the video, which show three males actively pursuing a female on a farm in Victoria, Australia. Explore more of the echidna s secrets: VIDEOGRAPHER: Rob McCutcheon SENIOR PRODUCER: Jeff