What does a bandicoot look like?

A bandicoot is a small marsupial of Australia, with a body length ranging from 30cm to 43 cm, depending on the species. It has longer hind legs than forelegs, with its hind legs resembling those of a kangaroo. It has a long snout and large ears. The bandicoot's fur is grey-brown with a speckled or sometimes barred appearance, whilst underneath its fur is paler, to a creamy-white. The female bandicoot has a backward-facing pouch to protect the young when she digs. Look in the related links for pictures of the bandicoot.