After reading "Down Under Animals: The Bilby," students will learn about the unique characteristics and lifestyle of the bilby, a marsupial native to Australia. They'll discover its various names, rabbit-like size, and physical adaptations, such as its large hairless ears and strong digging claws. Students will learn that bilbies are nocturnal, relying on their keen sense of smell due to poor vision, and they will explore how these animals use their burrows for protection and rest during the daytime. The story teaches about the bilby's diet, lack of need for water due to its desert habitat, and the environmental threats it faces, including predation and habitat loss, leading to its endangered status.