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Bandicoots, Bilbies



Bandicoots and Bilbies

Northern Brown Bandicoot
(Isoodon macrourus)
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Northern Brown Bandicoot
Northern Brown Bandicoot distribution map The Northern Brown Bandicoot has brown fur that is harsh in texture. The underside is light in colour. It has a humped posture. A nocturnal animal that lives on the ground. During the day it hides in a well concealed nest. They are well known for... Read more >
Southern Brown Bandicoot
(Isoodon obesulus)
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Southern Brown Bandicoot
Southern Brown Bandicoot distribution map The Southern Brown Bandicoot is greyish brown above and cream below. The fur is coarse. The tail and back feet are dark brown. Read more >
Bilby
(Macrotis lagotis)
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Bilby
Bilby distribution map The Bilby has long rabbit-like ears and pointed nose. The fur is silvery blue. It has a longish black and white tail. It has strong claws for digging. Read more >
Long-nosed Bandicoot
(Perameles nasuta)
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Long-nosed Bandicoot
Long-nosed Bandicoot distribution map The Long-nosed Bandicoot is a marsupial with pointed ears and a long pointed snout. The fur is grayish brown on the back and creamy underneath. The front feet and the top of the hind feet are creamy white. It sits with a hunched posture. The... Read more >