description Lesser Bilby Overview
The lesser bilby, Macrotis leucura, was a small burrowing marsupial native to the arid regions of Australia. It differed from the greater bilby in its smaller size and is considered extinct, with the last reliable records dating from the 1930s and formal recognition of extinction following later in the twentieth century. Introduced predators and changes to arid habitats are among the factors associated with its disappearance.
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What is the lesser bilby?
The lesser bilby was Macrotis leucura, a small burrowing marsupial native to arid regions of Australia. It was related to the greater bilby but was smaller.
Is the lesser bilby extinct?
Yes. It is considered extinct, with the last reliable records dating from the 1930s. Formal recognition of extinction came later than those final records.
How was the lesser bilby different from the greater bilby?
The lesser bilby was smaller than the greater bilby and lived in Australia's arid regions. Both were burrowing marsupials, but the lesser bilby is no longer living.
When was the lesser bilby last reliably recorded?
The last reliable records date from the 1930s. The supplied description does not identify a single final sighting date.
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