What are the enemies of the bandicoot?

Answer 1

Bandicoots are rapidly becoming rarer because of loss and change to their habitat as well as from competition with other animals for food sources. The introduction of large animals for livestock, and rabbits, has greatly reduced the bandicoot's habitat and food source. In the past, attempts to trap and poison rabbits had an adverse effect on the bandicoot population as well. Because bandicoots are common in suburban backyards, where they perform the useful task of digging up lawn gubs and other insect larvae, domestic cats and dogs pose a threat to their survival. Poisoning of lawns for the purpose of getting rid of lawn grubs is also a problem.

Answer 2

The bandicoot is a small marsupial that frequents suburban backyards as well as bushland. As a result, the main enemies of the bandicoot are all introduced species: cats and dogs. Foxes are also a major problem in bushland areas. In its natural habitat, the main enemies are nocturnal Birds of Prey, and quolls.