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There are numerous dangers for the numbat, a small, ground-dwelling marsupial of Western Australia.

One of the main dangers has been brought about by the introduction of non-native species to Australia. Introduced species such as foxes, and feral cats and dogs, pose a considerable threat to the numbat. It is a small, quite defenceless creature, only able to protect itself by hiding in hollow logs.

Another danger to the numbat is habitat loss. Their habitat has been cleared for industry, agriculture and expanding human habitation.

Bushfires and changed fire regimes also create huge dangers for the numbat. Bushfires destroy the numbats' habitat, including the logs in which it shelters. Numbats are not fast-moving creatures, and they cannot escape bushfires, which can move very quickly.

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Do you have a photo of a numbat?

Some excellent photos of numbats can be found at the related link below.


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What two animals are more closely related The tiger cat numbat or Eastern Barred Bandicoot?

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What does the tail of a numbat look like?

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What continent did the numbat originate?

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Is a numbat a rodent?

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What is the latin name for numbat?

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What is the Numbat general description?

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When did the threats to the numbat begin?

Threats to the numbat began with European colonisation of Australia.