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"Banded anteater" is the alternative name for the numbat.
A numbat is a small, squirrel-sized, insectivorous marsupial of Australia, now only found in the far southwestern corner of the mainland. Unlike most marsupials, it does not have a pouch for the young, but they cling to the mother's underbelly fur whilst attached to a teat.
The numbat has red-brown fur with six or seven white stripes across its back. It has a relatively long, bushy tail.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThese are both other names for Australian animals. The banded anteater is the numbat, a small, squirrel-like marsupial of Western Australia, and the spiny anteater is the echidna, a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal.
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∙ 8y agoA banded anteater is a name formerly given to the numbat - despite the name given to this creature, it is not related to anteaters.
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Are numbats also called banded anteater?
Yes. The numbat has earned the nickname of "banded anteater" because of its distinctive stripes: it has a series of 6-8 white stripes on its back, over their reddish-brown fur. It lives almost exclusively on termites (rather than ants).
Is an anteater a reptile?
No, they are related to armadillos and sloths. Ever hear of Wikipedia? Geez Giant anteaters are called "ant bears", as is the aardvark. No, anteaters are not really bears. "Anteater" refers to anteaters, aardvarks (ant bear, anteater, earth hog, earth pig)(related to the shrew, tenrec, hyrax, opossum), numbats (banded anteater)(a marsupial), echidna (spiny anteater)(a monotreme), and pangolin (scaly anteater)(not a reptile, they are mammals in the carnivore family and the scales are like fingernails or rhino horns). The closest cousin to the anteater is the sloth.
An Australian animal that starts with a?
Amputa Anteater (Banded Anteater) (Numbat) Antechinus (Carpentarian Antechinus) Arnhem Sheathtail Bat Arnhem Tomb Bat Australian Fur Seal Australian Lesser Noddy Australian Magpie Australian Pelican
What is the numbat's real name?
The numbat is simply numbat, and its native name is Walpurti.It is sometimes called the banded anteater, but this is a colloquial name.Its scientific name is Myrmecobius fasciatus.
What colors are anteater fur?
The colour of an anteater's coat depends on the species. The Giant anteater, for example, is grey or brown, and it has a white-banded black stripe running halfway down its body. The Silky anteater has fur which is grey to yellow in colour, with a silvery sheen. The Southern Tamandua is mostly light or dark tan, or brown or black, with black markings around their shoulders which resemble a vest. The Northern Tamandua has the distinctive black vest over creamy-yellow fur.
Who Would Win A Anteater Or An Ocelot?
Depends, If The Anteater Is A Small, Regular One Like A Tamunda. Then, The Ocelot. But If The Anteater Was A Giant Anteater. Then, The Anteater.
What is the possessive form of anteater?
The possessive form for the noun anteater is anteater's.
What colore is the anteater?
The colour of anteaters' fur depends on the species. The Giant anteater, for example, is grey or brown, and it has a white-banded black stripe running halfway down its body. The Silky anteater has fur which is grey to yellow in colour, with a silvery sheen. The Southern Tamandua is mostly light or dark tan, or brown or black, with black markings around their shoulders which resemble a vest. The Northern Tamandua has the distinctive black vest over creamy-yellow fur.
What are the types of anteater?
There are actually four species. The giant anteater from South America. Two species of tamanduas (arboreal). And the silky anteater, of which I recommend you look for pictures.
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The largest species of anteater is the Giant Anteater.
What do you call a South American Anteater?
The Giant Anteater, it is the largest species of anteater. It is found in Central and South America.
Where could i purchase an anteater?
At the Anteater Store, of course...
