Bandicoots dig for insects, roots and bulbs which they eat. They are also known to eat lizards and other small animals. Just like Kangaroos and Possums, Bandicoots have a combing toe on each hind foot. The Bandicoot grooms itself with this and scratches at ticks and lice which tend to infect them. Mostly, Bandicoots are territorial and males will even kill other males which come into their territory.
Bandicoots are marsupial and sleep during the day.