# Two new bandicoot species discovered after trawling through museum drawers

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- Published: 2026-11-02T15:00:05+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-bandicoot-species-trawling-museum-drawers.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/two-new-bandicoot-species-discovered-after-trawling-through-museum-dra-299dbd/

A 10-year scientific investigation of museum specimens has uncovered two previously unrecognized bandicoot species, expanded the known range of the iconic quenda (or southeastern brown bandicoot) and reshaped understanding of one of Australia's native mammal groups.

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