The warmer months have been tough for many animals, but it appears the Short-beaked Echidnas are enjoying the drier conditions with near daily sightings of this remarkable Australian mammal wandering around The Cape. One individual in particular has taken to exploring the area around Moonshadow Ave and Sunlight Blvd (two main thoroughfares within the estate), getting up to all sorts of mischief among the home gardens. I have named this exquisite creature Captain Moonlight (a well known bushranger in Australian folklore), reflecting its reclusive nature, ability to escape from tight spots, and wide ranging movement among the coastal bush and around the estate. Read on to learn more about these unique creatures which we are so fortunate and privileged to see at close quarters within The Cape.