Meaning of the word numbat in English

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numbat

US /ˈnʌm.bæt/
UK /ˈnʌm.bæt/
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Noun

a small, insectivorous marsupial native to Western Australia, known for its long, sticky tongue used to feed on termites

Example:
The numbat is an endangered species.
A numbat's diet consists almost entirely of termites.