• In winter, the termites are not active until late morning when the soil begins to warm but remain active until dusk. The Numbat is active at the same time to feed.
  • The numbat once populated much of southern semi-arid and arid Australia, extending from the west coast to northwest Victoria and western New South Wales.
  • The numbat is an insectivorous marsupial with a distinctive appearance. Its slender body measures between 17-28cm in length, while its tail adds another 15-23cm.
  • The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), also known as the noombat or walpurti, is an insectivorous marsupial. It is diurnal and its diet consists almost exclusively of termites.
  • Resembling a squirrel in size, an average numbat has a head and body length of 9 inches (23 centimeters) and a tail length of 7 inches (18 centimeters).
  • A numbat is a marsupial found in the western part of Australia. This small mammal uses its long, sticky tongue to capture termites that live underground.
  • would have preferred his mother but The warmth was comforting Soon he arrived at a numbat rescue where He got all the care and cuddles he needed There...
  • The numbat, also known as the banded anteater, is a small marsupial found in Western Australia. It belongs to the Myrmecobiidae family and can grow up to 4...
  • For an animal with a Latin name that sounds a lot like a flesh-eating disease, the numbat couldn’t be a better example of “don’t judge a book by its title”.
  • Project Numbat’s Annual General Meeting, a significant event in our calendar, will take place on Monday 23 October 2023 at 6pm in Seminar Room 2 at Perth Zoo.