Photo of Animalia: Yellow-footed Antechinus (species: Antechinus flavipes)

Yellow-footed Antechinus (Antechinus flavipes) © Alan Wynn

These share our house and keep us amused with their antics. They are very proficient climbers and can fit through the smallest gap. They are ruthless killers of mice and cockroaches but also enjoy a bit of cheese and salami if you happen to leave some out on the kitchen bench.

Captured on 10 Jan 2012