Home > Animals > Insects > Mites > Ear Tick
Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) adult, with parasitic ticks on ears, feeding on tree sap in forest at night
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from FLPA
Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) adult, with parasitic ticks on ears, feeding on tree sap in forest at night
Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) adult, with parasitic ticks on ears, feeding on tree sap in forest at night, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10082426
© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Atherton Tableland Atherton Tablelands Australasia Australasian Australia Australian Ears Endemic Great Dividing Range Long Nosed Marsupial Marsupials Night Nocturnal Omnivore Omnivores Omnivorous Parasite Parasites Parasitic Plateau Plateaus Queensland Rainforest Rainforests Tick Ticks Trunk Trunks Bandicoot Bandicoots Eats Feeds Montane Upland Uplands
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Insects
> Mites
> Ear Tick
> Animals
> Mammals
> Marsupials
> Animals
> Mammals
> Peramelidae
> Long-nosed Bandicoot
Nighttime Tick Party - Long-nosed Bandicoots Show Off Their Parasitic Bling While Enjoying a Sap Buffet!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot from the Atherton Tableland in Queensland, Australia, we witness an extraordinary sight that could only happen under the cover of darkness. Our mischievous marsupial friend, the Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta), takes center stage as it indulges in a late-night feast on tree sap. But wait! What's that? Adorning its adorable ears are some unexpected guests - parasitic ticks! These tiny hitchhikers seem to have found themselves quite comfortable perched atop our bandicoot's ears. Perhaps they're just enjoying the ride while their host enjoys its meal? Amidst the lush forest backdrop and towering trees of this tropical paradise, our nocturnal protagonist showcases its omnivorous nature by savoring every drop of sweet sap. With its long nose perfectly adapted for probing into crevices and extracting tasty treats, this bandicoot is truly living life to the fullest. As if straight out of a wildlife fashion show, our charismatic bandicoot flaunts its unique style with these tickly accessories. Who needs diamonds when you can rock fashionable parasites instead? So next time you find yourself wandering through Australian forests at night, keep your eyes peeled for these marvelous creatures - not only for their incredible feeding habits but also for their impeccable sense of tick-trendy fashion!
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
