noun
- Plural of bilby; small, rabbit-like marsupials native to Australia with long ears, long tails, and pointed snouts.
Usage: Chiefly Australian English; Often used in wildlife and conservation contexts
Examples
- Bilbies are nocturnal animals that dig burrows in the Australian outback.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several bilbies from a breeding program.
- Bilbies have become a symbol of Australian wildlife conservation efforts.
- Unlike rabbits, bilbies are marsupials and carry their young in a pouch.
- Many bilbies are endangered due to habitat loss and introduced predators.