Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), juvenile exploring a hollow log. The young begin exploring the area around their nest in late August when they are abo

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Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), juvenile exploring a hollow log. The young begin exploring the area around their nest in late August when they are about seven months old, slowly wandering a little further until they disperse in November to find their own territories. Dryandra Woodland, Wheatbelt region, Western Australia, Australia

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