South American bandicoot (SciiFii)

The South American bandicoot (Megadidelphus vulgaris), also known as the South American bilby and the bandicoot opossum, is a species of New World opossum that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across South America to help boost biodiversity. The South American bandicoot is able to move rapidly, despite having unusually thin legs, similarly to pig-footed bandicoots (Chaeropus) of Australia. The South American bandicoot is on average 55 centimeters (22 inches) long, excluding the tail, which is usually around 37 centimeters (14 inches) long. Unusually among marsupials, the South American bandicoot has two functional toes with hooves, similar to the cloven hoof of a pig or deer; this is due to juveniles being deposited in the pouch through external stalks, thus relieving them of using the forelimbs while as joeys. South American bandicoots are nocturnal omnivores that do not need to drink water, as they get all the moisture they need from their food, which includes insects and their larvae, seeds, spiders, termites, bulbs, fruit, fungi, and very small vertebrates. Most food is found by digging or scratching in the soil and sand, and using their very long tongues. The South American bandicoot is a solitary animal throughout most of its life except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the South American bandicoot is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the South American bandicoot's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Category:Animals
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