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 range in size depending on the species.
The Long-nosed bandicoot is the largest of the species, and ranges from 31cm - 42 cm in body size with a tail length from 12 cm - 15 cm.
The smallest bandicoot is the Western Barred Bandicoot, ranges from 17 cm - 24 cm in body size with a tail length from 6 cm - 10 cm.
Bandicoots range in size, depending on the species.
The Long-nosed bandicoot is the largest of the species, and ranges from 31cm - 42 cm in body size with a tail length from 12 cm - 15 cm.
The smallest bandicoot is the Western Barred Bandicoot, ranges from 17 cm - 24 cm in body size with a tail length from 6 cm - 10 cm.
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.
Bandicoots belong to the order Peramelemorphia.
No, bandicoots are marsupials.
There is no specific collective noun for bandicoots.
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.