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What is the numbat's weight and height?
Numbats are not generally measured in height, but rather in head to tail length. The total head to tail length of the numbat ranges from 36.5 cm to 48.5 cm. However, when sitting on their haunches, the height of the numbat is about 25 cm. Numbats' weight ranges anywhere between about 300 grams and 700 grams, which is under one kilogram, so they are very slightly-built animals.
How large does the numbat grow?
A numbat is about the size of a squirrel, ranging from 20-28cm in length (not counting the tail). Nose to tail length averages between 35-45cm (13-18 inches). Some websites incorrectly list their height as 60cm. They are much smaller than this. When sitting on their haunches, their height is about 25 cm.
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.
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.
When did the threats to the numbat begin?
Threats to the numbat began with European colonisation of Australia.
Is a numbat a common noun?
G'day mate! A numbat is a marsupial down here in Australia.
Is a numbat active during day?
Yes. The numbat is the only completely diurnal marsupial.
What is the numbat's real name?
The numbat is simply numbat, and its native name is Walpurti.It is sometimes called the banded anteater, but this is a colloquial name.Its scientific name is Myrmecobius fasciatus.
What is the numbat's job in its community?
The numbat's job in its community is to help keep down termite numbers.
