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All Creatures Podcast

Bilby Bouncing Back

All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

Natural Sciences, Nature, Science

4.7563 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Chris and Angie discuss the fascinating Bilby, Australia's unique and adorable 'Easter' species. They cover various topics, including the bilby's biology, its role as an ecosystem engineer, and the devastating impact of invasive species like feral cats and European rabbits. The podcast also highlights ongoing conservation efforts in Australia aimed at protecting and increasing the bilby population. Additionally, the hosts delve into the bilby's reproductive behavior, diet, and adaptations for surviving in harsh desert environments. They emphasize the importance of initiatives by organizations like Save the Bilby Fund and other Australian conservation groups working tirelessly to ensure the bilby’s survival. Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:04 Meet the Bilby: Australia's Easter Animal 01:21 Bilby Conservation Status 02:46 Physical Characteristics of the Bilby 07:24 Bilby Habitat and Range 12:24 The Impact of Invasive Species 26:23 Conservation Efforts and Success Stories 33:02 Ancient Origins of the Bilby 33:58 Bilby Adaptations and Survival 34:47 Bilby Behavior and Physiology 36:47 Desert Adaptations and Comparisons 51:40 Bilby Reproduction and Lifecycle 01:00:33 Conservation Efforts and Future =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you haven't heard of a bilby, no problem. I hadn't really either until Chris suggested this animal.

1:30.3

So, yeah, it should be a good podcast.

1:33.3

What can they teach us?

1:35.3

They are doing fence sanctuaries, and they're reintroducing these bilbies.

1:40.3

So, Taronga Zoo, like I said, others that are doing these captive breeding programs

1:46.7

are going to these fenced enclosures, releasing the billbees. Many species are in crisis and need

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