The lesser bilby (Macrotis leucura), also known as the yallara, the lesser rabbit-eared bandicoot or the white-tailed rabbit-eared bandicoot, is an extinct rabbit-like marsupial.

The Lesser Bilby (Macrotis leucura) was a small marsupial that inhabited the arid regions of Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. This species is now considered extinct, with the …

Due to their poor eye sight, lesser bil­bies rely on their keen sense of smell and hear­ing to cap­ture food. Their main preda­tors are in­tro­duced foxes and cats, birds of prey, mon­i­tor lizards, and preda­tory …

Jan 6, 2025 · The Lesser Bilby was a unique marsupial that once roamed the deserts of Central Australia. This small, rabbit-like creature was presumed extinct since the late 1960s, primarily due to …

Pleas to save the bilby sadly came too late for one species – the lesser bilby or yallara. It was last sighted by a scientist in the 1930s, while Aboriginal people recalled them surviving until the 1960s.

The “Easter Bilby” is gaining popularity to replace the “ Easter Bunny” in Australia, focusing attention on the plight of endangered native species. The smaller lesser bilby (M. leucura) probably became …

Explore facts, images, fictional tales, and videos about the extinct lesser bilby/yallara of Australia.

With a long, pointed snout, large ears, and a tufted tail, this small mammal is well-adapted to life in arid environments. Although the Lesser Bilby is lesser known than its larger cousin, the Greater Bilby …

Ironically this species was last seen by Europeans in 1931 when it was still considered to be locally common by Finlayson.

The lesser bilby (Macrotis leucura) was a small animal that looked a bit like a rabbit. It was a type of marsupial, which means it carried its babies in a pouch, like a kangaroo.