Bandicoots are medium-sized marsupials (~ rabbit size) with a long, pointy head that is used for digging in the soil for invertebrates and fungi. These diggings can be indicators of the presence of bandicoots in an area, but they can be confused with diggings by rats, rabbits, as well as other animals. Bandicoot diggings usually described as 'conical', particularly in firm soil. Their depth is anywhere between a few centimetres and 15cm, and width again variable from a few cm's to much larger (esepcially in loose soil). In compact or firm soil they are usually narrow with a pointy end at the bottom, with minimal soil piled at one end. In loose soil the diggings are generally messier, larger (up to 15cm across), and have more loose soil piled around the edge.

The photos here are intended as a guide only, and show a range of diggings on typical lawn grass.