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Numbats have been known by the Aborigines for thousands of years, and their population first began to decline with the introduction of the dingo.
Numbats were first discovered by Europeans in 1831, when they were still widespread across southern Australia. It was discovered by an exploration party in the Avon Valley being led by Robert Dale.
What else can I help you with?
Do numbats live in AZ?
No. Numbats are found only in Western Australia.
Do numbats swim?
No. Numbats do not migrate. No native Australian marsupials migrate. Some species are semi-nomadic, but the numbat is not.
Are there numbats living in Western Australia?
Yes: numbats are still found in southwest Western Australia.
Where were numbats found?
Numbats are still found - they are not extinct, although they are endangered. Numbats used to be quite widespread across the Australian mainland, prior to European settlement. Now they are endangered, and are found only in the far southwestern corner of Western Australia. Numbats shelter in hollow logs and shallow burrows in bushland (eucalyptus woodland) with sufficient grassy undergrowth to give them nesting material for their burrows, and some protection from predators.
Do numbats live in trees?
Numbats sometimes live in burrows. They commonly shelter in hollow logs, but they also dig burrows in which they leave their joeys when the baby numbats are old enough to be detached from the mother's teats.
Are numbats soft?
Numbats have soft fur.
Do you have a photo of a numbat?
Some excellent photos of numbats can be found at the related link below.
Are numbats threatened?
Numbats are officially listed as endangered.
Do Numbats have lungs?
Yes, numbats have lungs. Numbats are mammals, and all mammals have lungs and a full respiratory system.
What part of Australia are numbats from?
Numbats were once found over most of southern Australia and north to Geraldton in the west. Now they are restricted to just a few colonies in far southwest Western Australia.
What countries territories and states do numbats live in?
Numbats are native to Australia.
Where did numbats live?
Numbats still exist. Although endangered, they are not yet extinct. Numbats used to be quite widespread across the Australian mainland, prior to European settlement. Now they are endangered, and are found only in the far southwestern corner of Western Australia. Numbats shelter in hollow logs and shallow burrows in bushland (eucalyptus woodland) with sufficient grassy undergrowth to give them nesting material for their burrows, and some protection from predators.
