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Bilby population breaks record in 5th annual survey of protected areas • Apr. 26, 2025, 2:24 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As greater bilby • Macrotis lagotis • greater rabbit-eared bandicoot • dalgyte

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
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