The largest of the bandicoots, the Northern Brown bandicoot, can weigh between 500 and 1700 grams for females (average 1100g) and between 500 and 3100 grams for males (average 2100g).
There are several species of bandicoot, and the smallest one, the Western Barred bandicoot, may only weigh up to 250g.
Bandicoots drink water. Young bandicoots (joeys) drink mothers' milk.
Bandicoots are not at all dangerous.
Bandicoots drink water. Young bandicoots (joeys) drink mothers' milk.
No. Bandicoots do not eat frogs. Bandicoots eat earthworms, insects and insect larvae.
There is no specific collective noun for bandicoots.
Bandicoots belong to the order Peramelemorphia.
No, bandicoots are marsupials.
Bandicoots are not thought to be miserable creatures.
Male bandicoots can make a sort of barking soundwhen they are feeling aggressive. Bandicoots of both sexes will make a 'whuff-whuff' noise, crash, unrecognised
Yes. Bandicoots live right along the eastern coast of Australia.
Bandicoots do not climb trees. They are typically ground-dwelling animals, with a tendency to burrow.
Some gardeners may regard bandicoots as a pest because they leave small snout-sized holes in the grass. However, bandicoots are valuable for gardeners as they eat lawn grubs.