Short-tailed Bandicoot Rat

Short-tailed Bandicoot RatThe short-tailed bandicoot rat prefers moist soil and areas near water, where it digs extensive burrows. The account reports one rat per burrow.What does it look like?It has a robust body, a short rounded head, and a broad, short muzzle. Its back is dull brown to greyish brown, fading into lighter grey underparts.How does it live?The short-tailed bandicoot rat prefers moist soil and areas near water, where it digs extensive burrows. The account reports one rat per burrow.It is nocturnal and digs extensive burrows with several chambers and entrances. It eats grass leaves and roots as well as crops, and sometimes stores food in its burrow.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.