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
“People don’t know what a bandicoot is, because they don’t spend time with native animals,” she said.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2019
I liked the man at once, for he reminded me of the bandicoot under the veranda.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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Australia and New Zealand - Introductory
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