Echidna Conservation Science Initiative - Echidna CSI

Echidna CSI is an Australia-wide initiative that is helping to conserve our wild echidnas.

We are a team of world-leading echidna researchers connecting with the community to learn more about these unique creatures.

Thousands of Australians have sent us photos of echidnas through our Echidna CSI app. They have even collected echidna poo for University of Adelaide researchers to use for molecular analysis.

Echidna CSI has collected unprecedented data and material to help ensure the long-term survival of this iconic Australian animal.

Echidna research and conservation

Find out what we do and who we are.

Echidna research

Download the app

See an echidna? Take a photo or video with your smart phone and send us the details!

App details and FAQs

Image credits: Banner image - Cecilia Webster; 'Download the app' image - Matthew Wilkinson.