Here's some more information about them:
* Appearance: Bilbies have long, pointed ears, a long, furry tail, and a short, rounded body. They are typically brown or grey in color, with a distinctive white patch on their rump. They are quite similar in appearance to rabbits, but are actually more closely related to bandicoots.
* Habitat: They live in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
* Diet: Bilbies are omnivores and their diet consists mainly of insects, fungi, seeds, and roots.
* Reproduction: Bilbies give birth to tiny, blind, and hairless young called joeys. The joeys stay in the mother's pouch for several months until they are fully developed.
* Conservation Status: Bilbies are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, predation by introduced predators, and competition from introduced species.
There are two main species of bilbies:
* Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis): Larger and more common.
* Lesser bilby (Macrotis leucura): Smaller and much rarer.
Bilbies are fascinating creatures, and they play an important role in the Australian ecosystem. They are known for their burrowing activities which help to aerate the soil, and their diet helps to control insect populations.