Dibbler  (Parantechinus apicalis)

Description

The dibbler is one of the rarest mammals in the world (2). It is a small marsupial carnivore found in Australia. Like other members of the dasyurid family, it has a distinctive pointed snout, well developed canines, 6-7 sharp cheek teeth and broad feet bearing sharp claws (3). Its small mouse-like body is covered in coarse fur which is brownish-grey in colour, with distinctive white speckles. The tail is hairy and tapering, and there are distinctive white markings around the eyes (3). Females, like most marsupials, have pouches in which they carry the newborns until they are fully developed (3).

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