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A small striped marsupial lives in only Western Central Australia?
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The stripe-faced dunnart is found through western central Australia from the Pilbara region to central Northern Territory. It is not restricted to this area alone, being also found in western and central Queensland, north-east South Australia to north and far western New South Wales.
If the question actually means a small striped marsupial found only in Western Australia, the answer is the numbat.
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When did the numbat became the fauna emblem?
The numbat was adopted as the official faunal emblem of Western Australia on 25 July 1973.
What kind of animal is a numbat?
A numbat is a small, striped marsupial which is native to Australia. It feeds primarily on termites, and hides in hollow logs.
What is a striped marsupial?
Striped marsupials include:numbatstripe-faced dunnartThylacine (tasmanian tiger - now believed to be extinct)
What is Western Australia's bird emblem?
Western Australia's emblems are:the numbat, a small, striped, endangered marsupialthe black swanthe floral emblem is the red and green kangaroo pawWestern Australia also has an official state fossil emblem, which is the Gogo fish.
Is the numbat a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Yes. A numbat is a striped marsupial of Australia. It is one of the few marsupials which does not have a fully developed pouch. The young are still born undeveloped, and cling to the mother's underbelly, whilst still firmly attached to her teats for their first few months of life.
What is a milne marsupial?
A Milne Bay striped possum, also known as the milne marsupial, is a small marsupial native to Papua New Guinea. It is distinctive for its striking black and white striped fur pattern and prehensile tail, which it uses to navigate the rainforest canopy. These arboreal marsupials primarily feed on insects, fruit, and nectar.
Where do striped skunks live?
The striped skunk lives in Central Canada to Northern Mexico. : )
What is a striped antelope called?
The western or lowland bongo.
What is the Western Australia flora and fauna?
The intention of the question is uncertain. If it means what are the floral and faunal emblems of Western Australia, they are as follows:the numbat, a small, striped, endangered marsupialthe black swanthe red and green kangaroo pawIf the question is requesting some typical plants and animals of Western Australia, a small selection is as follows: Plants:kangaroo pawhakealechenaultiaEucalyptus wandooacacia (wattle)banksiaDryandraAnimals:numbatblack swanRed kangaroodunnartningauifalse antechinuskalutamulgaramarsupial moleWestern quoll
Are scorpions abundant in Western Tennessee?
The striped and southern unstriped are found there, but neither species is particularily abundant.
Does a yellow striped basilisk live in the everglades?
Yellow Striped Basilisks are native to Central America. Their habitat ranges from central Mexico to northern Colombia. There have been reports of Yellow Striped Basilisks found in the everglades of Florida. Though this is not their native habitat, the environmental elements are very similar to meet its needs for survival. The Basilisks found in Florida are likely former pets that have either escaped or been released by their previous owners.
What marsupial is an endangered species?
There are many endangered marsupials in Australia. Some of these are:Greater bilbyGilbert's potoroo (believed to be Australia's most ciritically endangered mammal)Mahogany gliderLeadbeater's possumBrush-tailed rock wallabyBlack-striped wallabyTasmanian devilNorthern Hairy-nosed wombatDibblerRed-tailed phascogaleKangaroo Island DunnartSandhill DunnartJulia Creek DunnartCrest-tailed Mulgara (Ampurta)And no, koalas are not endangered.A more definitive list can be found at the related link below. Not all of the listed animals are marsupials, however, as this list includes all endangered mammals in Australia, and Australian waters.
