Bilby (Noun)
Meaning
Bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bilby is a small to medium-sized bandicoot with distinctive leathery ears similar to those of a rabbit.
- A group of conservationists is working to protect the bilby population and its natural habitat in Western Australia.
- Due to its unique features and rarity, the bilby has become a cultural symbol and iconic Australian animal.
- At night, the bilby uses its long ears to locate its prey and sense any potential predators.
- Conservation efforts for the bilby involve releasing captive-bred animals into controlled areas of the outback to reestablish a sustainable population.