Bilby
The Bilby is a member of the Bandicoot family. Bilby is from an Aboriginal language which translates as ‘long-nosed rat’. It indeed has a long snout & an excellent sense of smell (making up for its poor eyesight).
The bilby has big rabbit-like ears, which are virtually hairless. They are believed to keep this marsupial cool. Bilbies are slowly becoming endangered due to habitat loss. Australia has a National Recovery Plan in action.