What is a "bilby"?

The bilby, also known as the rabbit-eared bandicoot, is a small marsupial native to Australia, known for its unique appearance and interesting behaviors. Bilbies have a slender body with long ears, powerful front limbs, and a long, bushy tail. They are known for their large, rabbit-like ears, which are used for thermoregulation and for detecting prey in their desert environment. Bilbies have a distinctive appearance with a blue-grey fur, a long snout, and large, dark eyes. They are primarily nocturnal, spending most of their time foraging for food at night and resting during the day in burrows that they dig with their strong front limbs. Bilbies are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of food, including insects, seeds, fruits, and small animals.