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Is a bilby a native Australian animal?
Yes. The bilby is endemic to Australia alone.
Which country does the bilby come from?
The bilby is found only in Australia, and is natve to that country alone.
When did bilby came to Australia?
Bilbies are native to Australia.
Can you legally own a bilby?
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.
Why was the bilby introduced?
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.
Where does the bilby's name come from?
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.
Why are Australians against using rabbits to signify Easter?
We're not! The Australian bilby is our alternative to the Easter bunny. It's a native marsupial and it's endangered, so to raise money and awareness for the 'Save the Bilby Fund' Aussie chocolate manufacturer Darrell Lea give a portion of its profits for each chocolate bilby sold to the Fund. Why buy a bunny when you can buy an Aussie Easter Bilby?
Is a bilby vulnerable?
The bilby is critically endangered.
What bilby is in danger of becoming extinct other than the lesser bilby?
The Lesser bilby is already extinct. The Greater bilby is also critically endangered.
Is the bilby native to Gippsland?
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.
In what country is the greater bilby considered to be endangered?
The Greater bilby is listed as endangered only in the state of Queensland in Australia. It is listed as Vulnerable in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and Extinct in the other mainland states.
Are bilbies native to Australia?
No. Australia's most endangered animal is the Gilbert's potoroo.
