bandicoot

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"In Australia, feral cats were most likely the principal cause of extinction of the pig-footed bandicoot, central hare-wallaby, desert bandicoot, lesser bilby and long-tailed hopping-mouse, amongst others."

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2023

Announcing the change in conservation status of the bandicoot on Wednesday, Victoria's Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio said she was "excited" about the project's success, adding: "It is an incredible first for Australia."

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2021

Details: Yes, Nintendo is dominating this list, but Mario and pals will have to hand over the kart-racing crowd to the bandicoot.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2019

There, it’s the desert bandicoot, the Christmas Island pipistrelle and the Nullarbor dwarf bettong that have disappeared.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2019

I even said goodbye to the bandicoot, which switched its tail and twitched its whiskers at me in a friendly way.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan