Bilby: How is related to Easter?

The Bilby

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The Bilby is an important part of traditional indigenous culture in the deserts of Central Australia. The large rabbit like ears of the Greater Bilby (referred to as Bilby) have also made it a popular Australian icon at Easter. Sadly, through habitat loss and competition with introduced animals, the number of these small mammals has dramatically reduced over the last 100 years. Geetha Mathivanan who presents “Namma Australia” compiles facts and sad realities of bilby.



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