Our new research shows humans have maligned bandicoots for decades, making them more vulnerable to extinction

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What happened

Have you ever found your lawn riddled with holes or heard a little sneeze from your backyard bushes?

Those are signs you might have a resident bandicoot.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:05 UTC.

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