Greater Bilby
Macrotis lagotis
The adult Greater Bilby inhabits arid and semi-arid grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands of Australia, sheltering by day in long spiraling burrows. It is nocturnal and mostly solitary, digging energetically with powerful forelimbs while using large ears to detect insects and danger. Its omnivorous diet includes termites, ants, beetles, seeds, bulbs, and fungi, and it gets much of its water from food. By turning over soil as it forages and digs, it acts as an ecosystem engineer that helps mix nutrients and create shelter for other small animals.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- ?
- Greater Bilby