Native fauna of Australia, wombats can still be found living in the wild in various parts of the country, primarily on the south east coast as well as including Tasmania and other smaller islands.
Wombats can still be found living in the wild in various parts of Australia, including on the island of Tasmania. These marsupials have a larger brain than other marsupials.
These marsupials have a backward pouch for carrying their young. The backward pouch is to prevent dirt from entering and covering up their young as they like to burrow, helped by their rodent-like front teeth and very powerful claws.
These marsupials are nocturnal, emerging at dusk to graze on native grasses and sedges (grass-like plants). Growing up to a length of a metre, they are very stocky animals with a stubby tail.
Pets
As pets: They are not suited to be pets, they are strong and determined creatures and their claws are strong and very sharp. They also like to burrow and forage extensively and they, like many other native animals found in Australia, are nocturnal.
It may just be a whole lot simpler to buy a stuffed toy animal. They are also a protected species under Australian law.
Surviving Populations
Efforts are being made to help the surviving populations of wombats scattered around the country. Zoos and animal sanctuaries contribute greatly to this work, these are probably the best places to see them. If your lucky they may have some very friendly ones that you can pet up close.
As they can forage at night, roads have become very hazardous as more and more of them are built. If people are not driving carefully in parts of the country, they can be hit by cars, causing extensive damage to the car as well as them.
Species
Bare-nosed Wombats
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and heathlands in southeastern Australia, Tasmania and on the Bass Strait islands.
Preferred terrain: Slopes above creeks and gullies, often in temperate forests.
In winter: They are one of the few marsupials active above the snowline in winter.
Found in Tasmania and various other parts of continental Australia, Wombats are a Threatened Species.
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Wombats
Map of Australia with Tasmania
Australian Marsupials
Native fauna of Australia, wombats can still be found living in the wild in various parts of the country, primarily on the south east coast as well as including Tasmania and other smaller islands.
Wombats can still be found living in the wild in various parts of Australia, including on the island of Tasmania. These marsupials have a larger brain than other marsupials.
These marsupials have a backward pouch for carrying their young. The backward pouch is to prevent dirt from entering and covering up their young as they like to burrow, helped by their rodent-like front teeth and very powerful claws.
These marsupials are nocturnal, emerging at dusk to graze on native grasses and sedges (grass-like plants). Growing up to a length of a metre, they are very stocky animals with a stubby tail.
Pets
As pets: They are not suited to be pets, they are strong and determined creatures and their claws are strong and very sharp. They also like to burrow and forage extensively and they, like many other native animals found in Australia, are nocturnal.
It may just be a whole lot simpler to buy a stuffed toy animal. They are also a protected species under Australian law.
Surviving Populations
Efforts are being made to help the surviving populations of wombats scattered around the country. Zoos and animal sanctuaries contribute greatly to this work, these are probably the best places to see them. If your lucky they may have some very friendly ones that you can pet up close.
As they can forage at night, roads have become very hazardous as more and more of them are built. If people are not driving carefully in parts of the country, they can be hit by cars, causing extensive damage to the car as well as them.
Species
Bare-nosed Wombats
Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats
Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat
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Main Photo: Found in Tasmania and various other parts of continental Australia, Wombats are a Threatened Species.