Peramelemorphia - bandicoots, bilbies
 This marsupial order includes the bandicoots and
bilbies. The species in this order have small, compact bodies; pointed heads; and strong front claws. They have short front paws and longer hind paws that allow them to hop. The
second and third toes on their front paws are fused together.
Their pouch opens from the back. They eat insects, plants, small rodents, and lizards. Bandicoots are found in Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. There are 21 species in two families in this order.
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