#bilbies

[briery]

An endangered Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) runs happy and free in the feral predator-proof fenced area in Pilliga National Park, northern New South Wales, Australia. (Larger 1, 2).

[notnights]

It's dig deep for the bilbies time again! All donations made on March 27th AEST will be doubled! And remember the US dollar is worth more in Australia (so example if you donate 20usd it converts to about 31aud. 40usd converts to around 60aud!)

Jax makes a cute bilby I think! No longer an invasive bunny he can help out the little guys in the meantime.

[teethwreath]

its dangerous to go alone. here, take these bilbies

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

This Easter, the Easter Bunny is bowing out for the Easter Bilby! Better known as the greater bilby, this marsupial is found in Australia's central desert. However, unlike other marsupials, the greater bilby's pouch is upside down-- it opens at the bottom instead of the top! Scientists believe that this is to prevent dirt from entering the pouch as females dig for food.

(Image: A greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) by Brad Leue)

[nightmaresyrup]

Bilbs!

[pixievenus]

Happy 20th anniversary for National Bilby Day in Australia! Consider helping out the little pals!

Included the back of the piece because it looked neat too.

Here’s progress shots.

[feather-bone]

A bilby! A nocturnal marsupial from Australia. They build burrows throughout their territory, which provides shelter them and for other species, and which may help them stay safe through bush fires. As marsupials, they keep their young in pouches through their development, but their pouches are reversed! The entry to the pouch is at the bottom, rather than the top. This helps keep dirt from getting into their pouch while burrowing! I just think they’re neat. :-)

[ID: an illustration of a bilby on a light gold background with banksia flowers and leaves arranged above it. The bilby is walking to the left, in profile. End.]

[fledermaus-art]

"Blasphemous Bilby" Character Design

$5.00 USD via KO-FI purchase

All purchases help a small artist expand his shop!