Not any more.
Billies used to be widespread throughout Australia, living in a variety of habitats. European settlement, clearing of land for agriculture and the introduction of non-native predators forced the Bilby to move further inland, away from more fertile regions such as Gippsland. Bilbies can no longer be found in the Gippsland area.
The bilby is native to the country and continent of Australia.
Yes. The bilby is endemic to Australia alone.
Bilbies are native to Australia.
No. The bilby is an endangered native marsupial of Australia. Native animals are protected by law, and in most cases may not be kept as pets. The bilby may not be kept as a pet under any circumstances.
The bilby has not been introduced. It is native to Australia alone, and endemic to that continent, meaning that it is not found anywhere else in the world.
Gippsland Falcons was created in 1963.
Gippsland Falcons ended in 2001.
Diocese of Gippsland was created in 1902.
Gippsland Aeronautics was created in 1977.
Like many Australian native animals, the word 'bilby' comes from an aboriginal dialect. Specifically, it is from the aboriginal language Yuwaalaraay and is said to mean "long-nosed rat". This is in reference to the fact that the bilby is a small marsupial with a long snout.
Gippsland Art Gallery was created in 1965.
Gippsland Soccer League was created in 1973.