The special fur that numbats evolved to conserve energy is now putting them at risk of overheating amid Australia’s increasingly hot temperatures. Numbats (Myrmecobius fasciatus), which are unusual ...

"The numbats' distinctive stripes do not have a role in heat balance, rather their most likely function is for camouflage." Dr Cooper said numbats used to be found across southern Australia but were ...

Australia is known for its wonderous and unique wildlife. But, just like the rest of the world, Australia is expected to get even hotter because of climate change. This could spell disaster for many ...