Barred Bandicoot

Barred Bandicoot

(This is a new drawing... done while waiting for trachea stent replacement surgery today.)

Bandicoots come in around 20 species.  This includes the Barred Bandicoot.  Bandicoots come in several different sizes from small to rather large.  They are all marsupials with a rear facing pouch.  The rear facing pouch is helpful for this burrowing animal.  It is an omnivore and eats bugs and plants.  

Unfortuantely bandicoots are the vector for transmitting the bacteria that causes Q. Fever.  This can be passed on by aerosol of feces. . . so dust that has the feces can be inhaled and make humans very very ill.  This reminds me of a similar situation in North America where the Deer Mouse can pass on the dangerous Hantavirus to people.  So if you see Deer Mouse droppings. . . or Bandicoot droppings. . .stay away.  Do not sweep up without taking major precautions.  Call your health department or get some hazmat help.   

Deer Mouse

(Actually, they don't have antlers. . . I was being funny.)

ARTIST'S NOTE:  The printalbe versions of the drawings are found by clicking the correct button up top.  For the bandicoot that would be . . . Australian Animals  . . . .  Animals of the World. . . . and . . .

All Printables.    Scroll down because the new drawings are at the bottom of the page.  

PERSONAL NOTE:  I had my tracheal stent replaced today and had some scar tissue cut out.  If you were praying for me, thank you so much!  Everything went very well and I am cleared for our Australia trip in a few days.