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Bilbies are nocturnal so they avoid the hot days in their harsh environment.

They have large ears which are for thermo regulation (to cool the bilby). Blood flows quickly into the thin tissue around the Bilby's ears, preventing them from getting too hot during the day and from losing body heat quickly at night.

The bilby also does not need to drink water, which is difficult to find in its habitat. It obtains enough moisture from the food it eats.

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