India, May 1 -- Three decades ago, bandicoots initially went extinct in Australia. But in a comeback that one expected or saw coming, the marsupial species has made a grand comeback and this time, it's not just bigger but also better.
A Unique Australian Marsupial That Returned from Extinction
Bandicoots are small to medium sized marsupials that are native to the Australia - New Guinea region of the Southern hemisphere. They have long snouts, hairless tail, coarse grey or brown fur and humped backs. Bandicoots are almost always nocturnal in nature.
Causes for the Extinction of Bandicoot
There was a time when Bandicoots were quite prevalent in big stretches of mainland Australia, including Tasmania, Queensland and New Guinea. During the ...