Question

What is the difference between a numbat and a bandicoot?

Answer 1

Numbats and bandicoots are both small marsupials native to Australia, but they differ in several ways. Numbats are insectivorous, have a distinctive striped coat, and are diurnal. Bandicoots are omnivorous, have a pointed snout, and are primarily nocturnal.

Answer 2

A numbat is a small marsupial native to Western Australia, while a bandicoot is a group of about 20 species of small to medium-sized marsupials native to Australia and surrounding islands. Numbats have a distinctive striped pattern and feed exclusively on termites, while bandicoots have a wide range of diets including insects, small mammals and fruits.