World Numbat Day
Pint-sized critters with adorable stripes — get ready to fall head over heels for these cute little tree-dwelling wonders!
Leverage the numbat's charismatic appeal and conservation urgency to drive awareness and donations for wildlife charities and eco-tourism experiences.
- Meet the numbat: Australia's adorable endangered marsupial and why it needs your help
- 5 surprising facts about numbats that will make you fall in love with them
- How to support numbat conservation from anywhere in the world
- Plan an eco-conscious Australian adventure to see numbats in their natural habitat
World Numbat Day was established as a day to celebrate Western Australia’s unique mammal icon and to encourage people to take action to conserve the species. The first World Numbat Day was initiated by Project Numbat Inc. and celebrated in 2015. The day has been an annual event ever since.
It is possible for people who live in Australia to help numbats by encouraging responsible pet ownership, spreading the word about the marsupial’s plight and never removing hollow logs from the bush. And even though the numbat is an animal that is only found “down under”, it’s certainly possible for people all over the globe to get involved with World Numbat Day!
Project Numbat Inc. is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers that promotes community awareness and involvement in the conservation of Western Australia’s unique mammal emblem. This charitable organization values its partnerships with the Numbat Recovery Team, Perth Zoo, Department of Parks and Wildlife and Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
Make a Donation to Save the Numbats
One super way to get involved in observing World Numbat Day might be to support the animal by making a donation to a charity that is helping to save them. In addition to Project Numbat Inc., it is also possible to show support for the numbat through the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species (FAME) or the World Wildlife Federation Australia (WWF).
Share a Love for Numbats
Folks who have not visited Australia may be unaware of the plight of this little creature that acts as an icon. World Numbat Day is the ideal time to raise awareness for its plight and share information with friends, family members and others who might be interested in helping. Get involved with conservation efforts and show some support to this unique and interesting Australia marsupial. Learn Interesting Facts About NumbatsWorld Numbat Day offers an ideal opportunity for humans all over the globe to become more knowledgeable about this fascinating animal! Check out some of these unique and special facts about the numbat and then share them with friends:Numbats are one of the only marsupials that are not nocturnal. Since they are not bothered by the heat, they are happy to be out and about during the day.Female numbats don’t have a pouch. While most marsupials have pouches, including kangaroos and koalas, the female numbat has skinfolds and long guard hairs that protect the babies while they nurse.Numbats have more teeth than any other Australian marsupial. And they don’t even use them for eating! Instead, the numbat uses its teeth to move around material to build a nest.