NGC 3396 is a peculiar barred irregular galaxy in the constellation Leo Minor.

[4] Dynamical modelling of the pair suggests that the two galaxies had a first close encounter in the past, which resulting in gas been stripped from NGC 3395 and forming a tidal tail to the south-east.

[5] A second close encounter took place about 50 million years ago, resulting to starburst activity.

[7] The star formation rate in the circumnuclear is estimated to be 0.15 M☉ per year and in the rest of the galaxy 0.39 M☉.

[6] The nucleus of the galaxy has been found to be active and based on its spectrum it has been categorised as a LINER.