• Common in the rainforest
• Found in areas of low ground cover, including tall grass and dense shrubbery.
• Days are spent in a well concealed nest which has a heap of ground litter covering a shallow dip, hence providing an underground enclosure with loose regions at each end for entry and exit.
• In times of rain, the nest is water proofed by kicking a layer of soil over the top, or the bandicoot may choose to rest in hollow logs or tussocks.

Diet:

• Food is found at night time over a sparse range of land. The animal prefers to eat insects and other invertebrates such as spiders and earthworms, but it is omnivorous, thus, able to eat plant materials.
• Food obtained from the rainforest floor, rotted logs or by digging underground with their forepaws.

Social Behaviour:

• Males are larger than females, have larger canine teeth, are more aggressive and have larger feeding ranges
• Males have a gland behind their ear which marks their area during fights and courting
• Males and females only come together during the mating season.

Viewing opportunities:

• Will often be seen after dark at Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge digging in the rainforest floor.
• Commonly seen on Lake Eacham roadway illuminated by the car headlights.