A rare albino echidna has been released
after being rescued on the outskirts of Canberra, Australia.
'Casper' was found by the side of a busy
road two weeks ago, and has been recuperating with carers since.
His new home is Tidbinbilla, a protected
nature reserve away from traffic, where it is hoped he will find a mate.
Echidnas are egg-laying mammals which use
their long noses and tongues to eat ants and termites.
Brett McNamara, Australian Capital
Territory Parks and Conservation Ranger, explains the rare find.
Watch video at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19992133
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