Nature Bashful Bandicoot

Bashful Bandicoot · **2 Likes**

Bashful Bandicoot by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

A Southern Brown Bandicoot at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

**MikeNArk** · 09-27-2022, 07:37 AM

Interesting animal. That long sniffer isn't just for looks. Nice detailed capture with very natural colors.

OrchidJulie · 09-27-2022, 02:12 PM

What a treat, Rob...I've never seen a bandicoot before! I had heard the name but never saw an image of one. Thanks!

**angkymac** · 09-27-2022, 07:01 PM

He looks cute, but probably is one very bothersome pest of a little animal!

His eyes look like they have evil intentions...!
Angky.

**K2 to K50** · 09-27-2022, 08:54 PM

A good catch there Rob! He looks a little uncomfortable being caught out in the open, and not sure which way to go.

RobG · 10-02-2022, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Interesting animal. That long sniffer isn't just for looks. Nice detailed capture with very natural colors.

Thank you!

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

What a treat, Rob...I've never seen a bandicoot before! I had heard the name but never saw an image of one. Thanks!

Thanks! I think the computer game "crash bandicoot" character made the name known outside Oz? There's several species, but I've only seen two - the Southern and Northern Brown Bandicoots.

Originally posted by angkymac

He looks cute, but probably is one very bothersome pest of a little animal!

His eyes look like they have evil intentions...!

They have been known to dig up garden beds sometimes, but I haven't heard of them described as pests. Sadly, this species is extinct in most of it's former range because of more bothersome pests - foxes and cats.

Originally posted by K2 to K50

A good catch there Rob! He looks a little uncomfortable being caught out in the open, and not sure which way to go.

Thanks! You're exactly right. They prefer being amongst the grass and bushes than out in the open. Being on an asphalt path is much worse!
I stayed still and he hopped across to the grass on my right which he was headed towards, to look for grubs.

OrchidJulie · 10-02-2022, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Thank you!

Thanks! I think the computer game "crash bandicoot" character made the name known outside Oz? There's several species, but I've only seen two - the Southern and Northern Brown Bandicoots.

Hm, can't say that I've heard of the game, but I had heard the animal's name somewhere or other. Now I know (more or less) what they look like.

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09-27-2022, 07:37 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,224	Interesting animal. That long sniffer isn't just for looks. Nice detailed capture with very natural colors.

09-27-2022, 02:12 PM	#3
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,998	What a treat, Rob...I've never seen a bandicoot before! I had heard the name but never saw an image of one. Thanks!

09-27-2022, 07:01 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	He looks cute, but probably is one very bothersome pest of a little animal! His eyes look like they have evil intentions...! Angky.

09-27-2022, 08:54 PM	#5
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	A good catch there Rob! He looks a little uncomfortable being caught out in the open, and not sure which way to go.

10-02-2022, 05:24 AM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Interesting animal. That long sniffer isn't just for looks. Nice detailed capture with very natural colors. Thank you! Originally posted by OrchidJulie What a treat, Rob...I've never seen a bandicoot before! I had heard the name but never saw an image of one. Thanks! Thanks! I think the computer game "crash bandicoot" character made the name known outside Oz? There's several species, but I've only seen two - the Southern and Northern Brown Bandicoots. Originally posted by angkymac He looks cute, but probably is one very bothersome pest of a little animal! His eyes look like they have evil intentions...! They have been known to dig up garden beds sometimes, but I haven't heard of them described as pests. Sadly, this species is extinct in most of it's former range because of more bothersome pests - foxes and cats. Originally posted by K2 to K50 A good catch there Rob! He looks a little uncomfortable being caught out in the open, and not sure which way to go. Thanks! You're exactly right. They prefer being amongst the grass and bushes than out in the open. Being on an asphalt path is much worse! I stayed still and he hopped across to the grass on my right which he was headed towards, to look for grubs.

10-02-2022, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,998	Originally posted by RobG Thank you! Thanks! I think the computer game "crash bandicoot" character made the name known outside Oz? There's several species, but I've only seen two - the Southern and Northern Brown Bandicoots. Hm, can't say that I've heard of the game, but I had heard the animal's name somewhere or other. Now I know (more or less) what they look like.