Numbat
The Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is a small, insectivorous marsupial native to Western Australia. It is a unique and beautiful animal, with a reddish-brown coat and a series of white bands across its back.
The Numbat is a diurnal species, spending its days hunting for termites. It is the only marsupial that feeds exclusively on termites.
The Numbat is an endangered species, facing threats from habitat loss and introduced predators.
Numbat
Classification
Mammalia > Dasyuromorphia > Myrmecobiidae > Myrmecobius > M. fasciatus
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
8 - 12 inches
(20 - 30 cm)
Average Weight
1 - 2 lbs
(0.5 - 0.9 kg)
Average Life Span
5 - 6 years
Gestation Period
14 days
Did You Know?
The Numbat is a small, insectivorous marsupial native to Western Australia.
They are unique among marsupials because they are active during the day, which helps them avoid predators like owls and dingoes.
The Numbat's diet consists almost exclusively of termites, which they dig out with their long, sticky tongues.
An adult Numbat can eat up to 20,000 termites in a single day!
They have distinctive reddish-brown fur with white stripes across their back.
Numbats are solitary animals, only coming together for breeding.
They have a very long, slender tongue, which can extend up to 10 centimeters, perfect for reaching into termite mounds.
The Numbat is an endangered species, and conservation efforts are underway to protect them.
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