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Bilby

Located in Australia, The bilby is a nocturnal mammal that burrows to makes its home. They will have up to 12 burrows, that can be up to two to three meters deep. Their features resemble that of a rabbit and a mouse. Their diet consists of seeds, plants, fruits, small insects, lizards, and small mammals. They have poor eyesight so they primarily use their large ears to navigate their environment.

Fun Facts • • •

There are two different species the greater and lesser bilby The lesser bilby is extinct Believed to inhabit Australia for up to 15 million years

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