Numbat Skull Replica

Description

Numbat skull replica measures 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches. The Myrmecobius fasciatus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The numbat, also called the banded anteater, is a small and colorful marsupial. This special animal is native to Western Australia. People have brought the create back into South Australia recently. Local people also know this species by the names of noombat or walpurti.

The animal measures between 14 and 18 inches long from its sharp snout to its tail. Its bushy tail is about the same length as the main body. The body color changes quite a bit from soft grey to reddish brown. It often features a patch of red brick on the upper back.

The diet consists almost completely of termites. Most animals that eat termites have huge bodies and heavy digging claws. It has a weak jaw with up to 50 tiny teeth that do not really work. It can chew its food but rarely does because termites are very soft.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Infraclass: Marsupialia
• Order: Dasyuromorphia
• Family: Myrmecobiidae
• Genus: Myrmecobius
• Species: M. fasciatus
• Binomial name: Myrmecobius fasciatus
• Conservation status: Endangered

Macey, the numbat skull replica, is going skijoring today. Macey has her horse Bonnie all tacked up and ready to go. She fed Bonnie extra oats and alfalfa last night and this morning to make sure she has plenty of energy to gallop all day long.

Duke, the giant Malayan pangolin skull replica, grabbed onto the rope, his heart is pumping from excitement. He loves to go skijoring.

Burty, the Brazilian tapir female skull replica, lifts her gun high in the air and shoots it off to start the race. The crowd goes wild.

Silk, the silky anteater skull replica, is on the sidelines behind the orange tape screaming her head off rooting for Macey, Bonnie, and Duke.