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Bilbies, also known as rabbit-eared bandicoots, are critically endangered. These marsupials used to cover two thirds of Australia, but now have been pushed back so that they only live in deserts.
The introduction of foxes and cats, which have turned feral, have resulted in their being endangered, as the vulnerable bilby is an easy food source for them, as well as for dingoes. Trapping to catch foxes has unfortunately resulted in the bilbies themselves often being caught.
The introduction of the rabbit, which voraciously eats much of the vegetation the bilby eats, has resulted in reduced food sources. Rabbits also dig burrows which cause problems for the bilby's habitat, as they tend to cause the bilbies to be caved in. The bilby's habitat has also suffered from being trampled on by herds of stock animals.
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What animals are threats to bilbies?
Dogs, foxes and feral cats are some of the greatest threats to bilbies.
Do bilbies migrate?
Bilbies do not migrate.
Are bilbies aggressive?
No. Bilbies are not aggressive.
Do bilbies have pouches?
Yes Bilbies do have pouches.
What are baby Bilbies?
Baby bilbies are known as joeys.
Are bunnies and bilbies marsupials?
Bilbies are marsupials. Rabbits are not.
What do Bilbies do when they get frightened?
When frightened, bilbies hide in the burrows they dig.
Do dingoes eat bilbies?
Yes. Dingoes are predators of bilbies.
Do bilbies walk around when it is night?
Yes. Bilbies are nocturnal.
Do bilbies live in caves?
No. Bilbies dig burrows in the ground.
Are bilbies Australian?
Bilbies are completely Australian, endemic to that continent alone.
When do bilbies hunt?
Like most marsupials, bilbies are nocturnal. This means they are more active at night. Therefore, bilbies hunt during the night.
