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The common dunnart, one of several varieties of dunnarts in Australia, lives in dry bushland and the mallee districts of northwestern Victoria. The Julia Creek dunnart, an even rarer marsupial, is restricted entirely to Mitchell Grass Downs of northwestern Queensland, within a 100km radius of Julia Creek. There is also the endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart, found only on Kangaroo island off the southern coast of South Australia. The Sandhill dunnart is found in the dry, open woodland of eastern Eyre Peninsula.
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What is a dunnart?
A dunnart is a small, mouse-sized, carnivorous marsupial found mainly in Australia, with a species also in New Guinea. There are about 19 species of dunnart, with their names often reflecting the locality from which they come, such as the Julia Creek dunnart, Kangaroo island dunnart and Carpentaria dunnart, although the fat-tailed dunnart is an exception to this. Dunnarts on the whole are listed as either endangered or vulnerable. They live for up to 3 years in the wild and 4 years in captivity.
When was Kangaroo Island Dunnart created?
Kangaroo Island Dunnart was created in 1984.
Is a dunnart a marsupial?
Yes: a dunnart is a small, mouse-sized, carnivorous marsupial found mainly in Australia.
Where do dunnarts live?
The common dunnart, one of several varieties of dunnarts in Australia, lives in dry bushland and the mallee districts of northwestern Victoria. The Julia Creek dunnart, an even rarer marsupial, is restricted entirely to Mitchell Grass Downs of northwestern Queensland, within a 100km radius of Julia Creek. There is also the endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart, found only on Kangaroo island off the southern coast of South Australia. The Sandhill dunnart is found in the dry, open woodland of eastern Eyre Peninsula.
What is a dunnart's average life span in the wild?
Dunnarts have a short life span. Males may live up to 15 months, whilst females may live for 18 months.
Where would you find a dunnart?
Various species of dunnart can be found in desert, semi-arid regions and open, sparse grasslands of Australia.
How many cm are kangaroo dunnart?
A Kangaroo Island dunnart's head-and-body length is about 9 cm, and its tail is about 10 cm long.
What is the stripe-faced dunnart's lifespan?
The life span of the stripe faced dunnart in the wild is not known, but in captivity it is between 4-5 years.
What are the dunnart's predators?
The main predators of the dunnart are introduced species such as foxes and feral cats. Dunnarts also fall prey to owls, snakes and bats.
What are Dunnart predators?
The main predators of the dunnart are introduced species such as foxes and feral cats. Dunnarts also fall prey to owls, snakes and bats.
What does the dunnart look like?
The dunnart is a small, mouse-sized, carnivorous marsupial. There are different species which vary in appearance, but generally they may be mistaken for common mice, with slate grey fur, which is paler on their abdomen. A picture of a dunnart may be viewed at the related link below.
How do Dunnart behave?
In its native habitat, the sandhill dunnart is only known on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, in arid dune areas which are well-covered by spinifex, a low, wiry desert grass of Australia. During the day, the sandhill dunnart hides in spinifex clumps on low sand dunes, burrowing into the centre of the spinifex. When threatened, the sandhill dunnart makes a loud hissing sound while getting into its defensive position.
