A Numbat or Banded Anteater (Myrmecobius fasciatus) looking for ants in Dryandra Woodlands in Western Australia

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The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), also known as the banded anteater, marsupial anteater, or walpurti, is a marsupial native to Western Australia and recently re-introduced to South Australia. Its diet consists almost exclusively of termites. Once widespread across southern Australia, its range is now restricted to several small colonies, and it is listed as an endangered species. The numbat is an emblem of Western Australia and protected by conservation programs.

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Size: 4275px × 2850px
Location: Dryandra, Western Australia, Australia
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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