Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus): Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, and Conservation

The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is a small, distinctive marsupial native to Australia. It is best known for its striking striped back, its termite-based diet, and its unusual lifestyle—unlike many marsupials, it is active in daylight. Today, numbats survive in only a few remaining strongholds du...