Habitat:
Dry eucalyptus woodlands and pine forests

Description:
The numbat is a small insectivorous marsupial endemic to Western Australia, measuring 25–35 cm long with a reddish coat marked by horizontal white bands. Strictly diurnal, it feeds almost exclusively on termites, which it captures using its long sticky tongue and powerful front claws. Solitary, it occupies abandoned burrows or natural hollows in dry eucalyptus woodlands and pine forests. During the breeding season, males and females become more territorial and engage in rapid ground chases before mating.

Recommended lens:
>=200 mm

Photography tips:
Photograph the numbat from a distance using a telephoto lens of ≥200 mm early in the morning when it is most active. Position yourself low to the ground near a burrow and use a fast shutter speed to freeze its rapid movements. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to avoid disturbing its natural behaviour.