Endangered
Numbat
Myrmecobius fasciatus
A striped Australian marsupial that feeds almost entirely on termites.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
4–8 years in the wild
Size
Body length 17–27 cm; tail 13–17 cm; weight 280–700 g
Scientific Name
Myrmecobius fasciatus
About Numbat
A striped Australian marsupial that feeds almost entirely on termites.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 4–8 years in the wild, a size of Body length 17–27 cm; tail 13–17 cm; weight 280–700 g, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Numbats have long sticky tongues and are active during the day.
Where Numbat Lives
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Dryandra Woodland
, Australia
Perup sanctuary
, Australia