Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), male showing the sternal gland and stain that is prominent during the breeding season. Males rub the oily substance fr

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Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), male showing the sternal gland and stain that is prominent during the breeding season. Males rub the oily substance from this gland over their territory to attract females and to warn other males to stay away. Dryandra Woodland, Wheatbelt region, Western Australia, Australia

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