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A bilby's burrow is used for shelter and protection.

The bilby digs a spiralling burrow which may extend three metres in length, and two metres in depth. This helps protect the bilby from the intense heat of the desert and semi-arid area where it lives. The burrow stays at around 23 degrees Celsius, pleasant during both summer and winter. The bilby is a nocturnal feeder, so it stays in its burrow during the day and comes out at night to forage for food.

The burrow also offers protection from predators. Bilbies do not have just one burrow, but may have access to dozens of burrows. Some of these are used for daytime shelter, while others are escape burrows. Bilbies frequently fill in the burrow behind them, to prevent the entry of predators.

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