noun
- A small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, with long ears, a pointed snout, and a slender tail.
Usage: Also called rabbit-eared bandicoot.; Endangered species.
Examples
- The bilby is a shy, burrowing animal found in the Australian outback.
- Bilbies are nocturnal and hunt for insects and small vertebrates at night.
- The bilby's long ears help it regulate body temperature in the desert.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect the endangered bilby population.
- Unlike rabbits, bilbies are marsupials native to Australia.