The long-nosed bandicoot, Perameles nasuta, is a member of the bandicoot family which lives along the east coast of Australia from Victoria to Queensland.
They are also found on the island of Tasmania.
There are four species of long-nosed bandicoots, but Perameles nasuta is found in forests and rainforests.
It has the shortest gestation and highest reproduction rate of all mammals.

They live in small hidden nests, in among shrubs, hollow logs, or old rabbit burrows.
Bandicoots are protected by law, but the areas they like to live in have been cleared for farming or housing.
They are also hunted by dogs, cats and foxes.
Rabbits have eaten many of the plants and made it unsuitable for bandicoots.
Around Sydney, they listed as an endangered species.
The long-nosed bandicoot, Perameles nasuta, is a member of the bandicoot family which lives along the east coast of Australia from Victoria to Queensland. They are also found on the island of Tasmania. There are four species of long-nosed bandicoots, but Perameles nasuta is found in forests and rainforests. It has the shortest gestation and highest reproduction rate of all mammals.
They live in small hidden nests, in among shrubs, hollow logs, or old rabbit burrows. Bandicoots are protected by law, but the areas they like to live in have been cleared for farming or housing. They are also hunted by dogs, cats and foxes. Rabbits have eaten many of the plants and made it unsuitable for bandicoots. Around Sydney, they listed as an endangered species.
Long-nosed bandicoot