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numbat

/ˈnʌm.bæt/

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noun

/ˈnʌm.bæt/C2formalaustralian
  • ruНебольшое австралийское сумчатое животное с длинной мордой и сильными когтями, питающееся в основном термитами и в настоящее время считающееся почти вымершим.

A small Australian marsupial with a long snout and strong claws, primarily feeding on termites and now considered nearly extinct.

  1. Small Australian marsupialB2formalaustralian

    A small, insectivorous marsupial native to Australia, characterized by a long snout and strong claws used for feeding on termites; it is currently considered endangered.

    ruСумчатый муравьед

    • The numbat uses its long, sticky tongue to capture termites.
    • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the numbat from extinction.
    • We spotted a numbat foraging for food in the eucalyptus forest.
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