Dibblers are also a
species of broad footed
marsupial mouse:
Parantechinus apicalis. While not true mice, dibblers are similarly small and pointy-nosed, and also have a similar
lifespan (two to three years). They live in dense
grasslands and are mostly
carnivorous, though they occasionally feed on
nectar. Like many marsupials, they are
nocturnal. They are distinguished from other marsupial mice by their
spotted coats, which are brown with grey
speckles.
Dibblers are very rare. Perhaps calling them endangered is an understatement: in 1884, they were declared extinct! Not a hint of them was seen again until 1967. Forty thousand nights have been logged trying to get an accurate feel for their numbers. A measly forty five dibblers have turned up.
Source:
http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/dasyur/dibbler.html