bilby

Scientific name: ﻿Macrotis Lagotis

Habitat: Greater Bilby lives in arid areas of central Australia and bushland. Their range and population is in decline.

Animal group:marsupial

Appearance: small, fur, long ears

Diet: Bilbies 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, bulbs, fruit, fungi, and very small animals. Most food is found by digging or scratching in the soil, and using their very long tongues.



Interesting fact: A National Bilby Day is held in Australia on the 2nd Sunday in September to raise funds for conservation projects.