Meet the Aussie Easter Bunny Bilby!

The third of a trio of B-starting critters, after Bandicoots and Bettongs, Bilbies have become better known because of someone's bright idea (see video) to associate them with Easter. Their long ears, burrowing and loping like rabbits have made them a great replacement, not less because they do not damage eco-systems - unlike introduced European rabbits.

The Bilby is a nocturnal marsupial once widespread across much of Australia. It's now listed as Vulnerable.

Bilbies live for about 10 years and are about the size of a domestic cat. The male, is larger than the female. They build extensive tunnels to shelter from the heat and from predators. Each Bilby may have up to 12 burrows, digging a new burrow every few weeks. These are often used by other native animals. Bilbies are not capitalists.

Bilbies live mainly in arid and semi-arid regions and forage for insects, seeds, bulbs, tubers and fungi. They get moisture from their food so don’t need to drink water and therefore can live well in dry environments.

They are amazing little guys and if you want to know a little more check out https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/bilby?srsltid=AYCX9vIWHVa1SjKuiEuJ7gR2onEUp48Ymupcy7z5Gihxy-6eQTee2HnK

To see them live in their habitat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQZV7q1atQA