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This insectivore has a long tongue and nose which it uses to lick up ants?
The insectivore you're referring to is likely the numbat. Numbats have a specialized anatomy that allows them to feed predominantly on termites using their long tongue and narrow snout to extract the insects from their tunnels.
What does a numbat tear open?
Numbats will tear open termite nests and termite mounds with their sharp claws, in search of food. Termites form the main part of a numbat's diet, and once they have dug through to the termite nest, numbats will use their long, sticky tongue to collect the insects.
Why do Numbats have long sticky tongues?
Numbats use their long, sticky tongues for catching termites.
How long have numbats been endangered?
Numbats have officially been on the endangered list since 2 December 1970.
How do numbats feed?
Numbats feed almost exclusively on termites, although they will sometimes eat other types of ants. They have sharp claws for digging into termite mounds, although they prefer to dig out termites from under logs and underground, being able to detect them with their very sensitive noses. They have a long, cylindrical sticky tongue for collecting the termites.
Are numbats soft?
Numbats have soft fur.
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.
Do numbats live in AZ?
No. Numbats are found only in Western Australia.
What countries territories and states do numbats live in?
Numbats are native to Australia.
What is happening to numbats' endangeredness?
Numbats are still endangered, with a population trend that is decreasing.
What animal is the greatest threat to numbats?
The greatest threat to numbats would be the fox, an introduced species. It is closely followed by feral cats in the threat it poses to numbats.
