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Numbat size: How big do they get?

How big does a Numbat get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) reaches an average size of 23 cm (0′ 10″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). Usually, they reach an age of 6 years. A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 517 grams (1.14 lbs). A Numbat has 3 babies at once. The Numbat (genus: Myrmecobius) is a member of the family Myrmecobiidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Numbat is (0' 10

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

Animals with the same size as a Numbat

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Numbat:

Animals with the same litter size as a Numbat

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (3) as a Numbat:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Numbat

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Numbat:

Animals with the same weight as a Numbat

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Myrmecobius fasciatus: