Echidna-CSI
Citation
BioCollect (2023). Echidna-CSI. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c5bb4y accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
Although an iconic native Australian animal, we do not know much about echidnas? wild populations, as they are extremely hard to find (when you?re actually looking for them). ?However, we know that there are many of you that have seen wild echidnas (sometimes even in your own backyard!) and taken photos or videos of them. With your help and photo taking abilities we can start filling in the gaps about wild echidnas in Australia. What we also need help with is collecting echidna scats (which is a nicer way of saying poo). Why? Because we can get a lot of information about echidnas through the molecules in their scats. We can get out DNA and hormones to tell us who that echidna is, if it?s healthy, stressed or reproductively active. And so we can learn more about these wild populations without having to track or capture any of these animals. ?Purpose
Sampling Description
Quality Control
Echidna CSI - Observation Photos of Echidnas data quality description: Data quality assurance methods: dataownercurated, systemsupported, subjectexpertverification Echidna CSI - Scat Sample Collection data quality description: Data quality assurance methods: dataownercurated, systemsupported, subjectexpertverification Echidna CSI - Other Evidence of Echidnas data quality description: Data quality assurance methods: dataownercurated, systemsupportedMethod steps
- Echidna CSI - Observation Photos of Echidnas method: opportunistic Opportunistic/ad-hoc observation recording Echidna CSI - Scat Sample Collection method: opportunistic Opportunistic/ad-hoc observation recording Echidna CSI - Other Evidence of Echidnas method: opportunistic Opportunistic/ad-hoc observation recording
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorBioCollect
metadata author
BioCollect
distributor
Atlas of Living Australia
CSIRO Ecosystems Services
Canberra
2601
ACT
AU
email: info@ala.org.au
administrative point of contact
Atlas of Living Australia
CSIRO Ecosystems Services
Canberra
2601
ACT
AU
email: info@ala.org.au