Are echidnas nocturnal or diurnal

Answer 1

Echidnas in northern Australia are nocturnal. On occasion, they are seen during the day when the weather is mild. Echidnas in southern Australia tend to be more active during the day, especially during winter.

Answer 2

Echidnas are generally regarded as nocturnal, and this is always the case with echidnas which inhabit the northern part of the Australian continent, due to the heat. However, echidnas in the southern half tend to also come out during the day.

Answer 3

Yes and no. Echidnas in the southern states of Australia are more likely to be active during the day, including for feeding, whilst northern echidnas are almost exclusively nocturnal, with nocturnal feeding habits as well.