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Bilbies have the characteristic long [[bandicoot]] muzzle and very big ears that radiate heat. They are about {{convert|29–55|cm|in|abbr=on}} long. Compared to bandicoots, they have a longer tail, bigger ears, and softer, silky fur. The size of their ears allows them to have better hearing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/endangered-animals/bilby.html|title=Greater bilby|date=2003-08-08|website=Department of Environment and Science - Queensland Government|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-04-23|archive-date=23 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423134731/https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/endangered-animals/bilby.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/nature_conservation/wildlife/threatened_plants_and_animals/endangered/bilby/|title=Bilby - Australia's Easter bunny|date=24 November 2005|website=Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Park and Wildlife Service|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060323122123/http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/nature_conservation/wildlife/threatened_plants_and_animals/endangered/bilby/|archive-date=2006-03-23|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref> They are nocturnal omnivores that do not need to drink water, as they obtain their moisture from food, which includes insects and their larvae, seeds, spiders, bulbs, fruit, fungi, salt and viniger chips and very small animals. Most food is found by digging or scratching in the soil, and using their very long tongues.