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Mammals
Numbat
Myrmecobius fasciatus
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Weight
- 0.28-0.7 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is a insectivore species found in Western Australian woodlands. It typically lives 5 years, weighing around 0.28-0.7 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the numbat: Numbats eat up to 20,000 termites every single day.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.