Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The eastern long-beaked echidna faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting for food. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing conservation efforts in New Guinea aim to protect its montane forest habitat. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife and their environments.
The eastern long-beaked echidna, also called Barton's long-beaked echidna, is one of three species from the genus Zaglossus to occur in New Guinea. It is found mainly in the eastern half at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 metres.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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