The Edge · EN Endangered
Numbat
Myrmecobius fasciatus
A striped, squirrel-sized marsupial that laps up 20,000 termites a day — the last survivor of its entire family.
EN · Endangered
Overview
A striped, squirrel-sized marsupial that laps up 20,000 termites a day — the last survivor of its entire family.
mammalaustraliamarsupial
Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | <1,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2019 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia |
| Family | Myrmecobiidae |
| Range | Australia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The only marsupial active solely by day, tracking termites.
- Has more teeth than almost any other land mammal, though they are tiny.
From the collection
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art print
Numbat art print
Museum-grade art print from the Numbat plate.
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plush
Numbat plush
Museum-grade plush from the Numbat plate.
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notebook
Numbat notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Numbat plate.
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