The Numbat is an ant-eating Australian marsupial that is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is also known as the Banded Anteater and is the only member of its genus, Myrmecobius. It has a distinctive black and white striped fur and a long, pointed snout. It is listed as endangered due to habitat destruction and predation by foxes and cats. The Numbat is an important part of the Australian ecosystem, as it helps to control the population of ants and other insects.