Bilbies have the ability to breed throughout the year, depending on environmental conditions and will delay mating until conditions are appropriate to support the nutritional demands of lactation.
Bilbies have the ability to breed throughout the year, depending on environmental conditions. In their arid environments, females may delay mating until conditions are appropriate to support the nutritional demands of lactation and independence of the young.
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• Sources | (Brown, 2011; Humble, 2006; Pavey, 2006)