Number of Bilbies in wildlife sanctuaries doubled in one year

One of the 110 Bilbies discovered in the Pilliga State Conservation Area’s breeding area during a survey in December 2022. Credit: Kristal Jollie /Australian Wildlife Conservancy

In recent years, the Greater Bilby population in the wild has declined rapidly, partly due to the presence of foxes. The latest Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) census shows that the number of Bilbies in wildlife sanctuaries has doubled in one year time. We discuss this good news with Joey Clarke from AWC.

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A Bilby absorbs its new surroundings at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary. Credit: Ian Pulsford / Australian Wildlife Conservancy

One of the 56 Bilbies reintroduced to Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary between 2016 and 2018. Credit: Dean Portelli/Australian Wildlife Conservancy