It has large ears long tail, a pouch to carry young, pointed nose, tall legs and is a similar shape to a dunnart or mouse as seen in the hand drawn picture. The pig footed bandicoot is golden to pale brown on its back going into white on its belly and underneath. This animal eats a variety of plant life as well as sometimes eating small animals, meaning it is omnivorous.
Natural enemies are the fox, cat, dog, dingo and other large carnivorous creatures.
An adaptation to burrowing is the pouch, opening backwards and downwards. This animal is adapted to low water climates. This Bandicoot digs a burrow in the ground about 30 cm long which it stays in all day and eats at night. It is also suited to hotter drier conditions. Bandicoots need alot of space to eat and to hunt.