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Numbats 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.
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Does the Numbat lay eggs?
No. The numbat is not a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal. The numbat is a marsupial, which gives live birth.
Is the numbat solitary or does it live in groups?
The numbat is a solitary animal, and does not live in communities. However, research has found that, for part of the year, numbats do live in family groups, each with their own territory.
How many years can a numbat live in captivity?
2 to 3 years but can be as much as 5 years
Is a numbat a marsupial and is it active during the day?
Yes. The numbat is a native Australian marsupial, and it is also diurnal, meaning it is active during the day. This is most unusual among marsupials, as most species of marsupials are nocturnal.
How is the Numbat born?
Numbats are marsupials, so they give birth to live but undeveloped young. The tiny numbat joeys must continue their development in the mother's pouch. In the case of the numbat, the pouch is absent, and the young joeys must cling tightly to the mother's underbelly, secured in place by the teats which swell in their mouth.
What continent did the numbat originate?
The numbat originated on the Australian continent.
What is the Numbat general description?
The Numbat is a marsupial anteater of Western Australia.
What is the latin name for numbat?
The numbat's scientific name is Myrmecobius fasciatus.
Is a numbat a rodent?
A numbat is not a rodent. It is a marsupial. Rodents are placental mammals.
How do numbat breed?
Numbats, being mammals, reproduce sexually. As they are marsupials, they give birth to live young which are undeveloped, and must continue their development in the mother's pouch. In the case of the numbat, the pouch is just an open flap of skin.
Do marsupials have a pouch to keep their young safe?
Most marsupials have a pouch. The numbat is one which does not.
What is the height of the Numbat?
The numbat is not tall. When sitting on their haunches, their height is about 25 cm.
