Last week, the Numbat Task Force joined Dr Tony Friend for the November Numbat drive survey in Dryandra Woodland National Park as part of the FAME-funded Numbat monitoring project. Over six survey circuits—spanning an impressive 388 km—they sighted 25 Numbats! This translates to one Numbat sighted for every 15.5 km driven, or 6.4 sightings per 100 km. Not a bad result!
The numbers of Numbats sighted over the past six years show Dryandra's Numbat population continues to be resilient:
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2019: 10 sightings
2020: 35 sightings
2021: 24 sightings
2022: 39 sightings
2023: 28 sightings
2024: 25 sightings
Considering the population was estimated at just 50 individuals in 2014, these results highlight significant progress. Dryandra remains a critical stronghold for this endangered species in the wild.
This month, they also successfully collared three more Numbats, named Nickeli, Wee Pet, and Hollow Beach. These individuals are now part of Dr Friend’s long-term study to deepen our understanding of Numbat ecology and improve conservation strategies to protect them.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous supporters—continuing this vital work wouldn’t be possible without you. Together, we’re making a real difference for one of Australia’s most unique and endangered mammals.
Top: Numbat observed in the Dryandra Woodland National Park.
Above: Hollow Beach being fitted with a radio collar.
(Photo Credits: Rob McLean)
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