The Australian Numbat occurs only in a few remnants of dry eucalypt forest in south-western Western Australia and - like many other native mammal species - was on the brink of extinction due to the introduction of Foxes and Cats to the continent. Control of the Foxes and Cats combined with the reintroduction of animals into areas where they had disappeared has since helped the population grow back to above 500 animals. However, it remains a very rare and vulnerable species partly due to its limited distribution. Seeing them requires a combination of patience, acuity and luck. They are busy creatures, constantly hunting for termites, so even if you find a Numbat, photographing it is not always easy.