The bandicoot is a small, scrappy creature that looks like a cross between a rat and a bag of potato chips. With its long nose and oversized ears, it seems perpetually surprised and ready to dart away at the slightest noise. Imagine a furry little alien that lost its way and decided to scavenge through Australian backyards instead. This critter spends its days digging in the dirt, searching for snacks that are probably tastier than whatever you have for lunch. It's like having a tiny, nocturnal bulldozer roaming around, always on a quest for an unguarded crumb.