Australian Mammal of the year: Vote for your favourite Aussie icon

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July 15 2022 - 12:00am
Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus).
Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus).

The Aussie icons, the rock stars, the favourites. These nine mammals are loved by many - whether you're from far flung countries around the globe or live alongside them right at home - and for good reason. So we decided to give the lesser known mammals a fighting chance and grouped the Aussie icons together in the Australian Mammal of the Year poll for 2022.

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Gavin Stone

Deputy editor - contributed content

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