1. By Harry Kailis
Bilby Report

2. Contents
Page 3 what is a bilby
Page 4 length weight also shape
Page 5 where it lives
Page 6 burrow
Page 7 glossary

3. A bilby is a bandicoot and a
mammal. It is also endangered.

4. A bilby is about 50-70cm long and
it weighs 1-2.5kg. It’s body shape
is an oval and it has soft grey fur
for warmth.

5. Bilbies live in central Australia
in the desert.

6. A bilby digs a burrow with it’s
powerful back legs and stays
in it on boiling days in the
desert. It also hunts at night
because it’s nocturnal.

7. Glossary
A burrow is a home for some
animals.For example a bilby.