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At night, the numbat retreats to a nest, which can be in a hollow log or tree, or in a burrow, typically a narrow shaft 1-2 metres long which terminates in a spherical chamber lined with soft plant material: grass, leaves, flowers and shredded bark.

The numbat is able to block the opening of its nest, with the thick hide of its rump, to prevent a predator being able to access the burrow.

Numbats have relatively few vocalisations, but have been reported to hiss, growl, or make a repetitive ' tut ' sound when disturbed.