|
|
Home
| What's New?
| Get Started
| Site Map
| Wild Plant Foods
| Resources
| Disclaimer
| Contact
|
Common Wombat
Vombatus ursinus
Other Names: Coarse-haired wombat, bare-nosed wombat Family: Vombatidae (wombats), 3 living species. Size: Head-to-body 85-120 cm. Tail 2-3 cm. Distribution: Patches of Southeast Australia (NSW and Vic.), a tiny part of Southeast SA, all of Tasmania. Status: Least concern. Protected in Western Vic. Habitat: Wet and dry open forests, woodlands, scrubs and wet heaths to an altitude of 1800 metres above sea level. References: Cronin's Key Guide to Mammals, Van Dyck, Gynther and Baker, Menkhorst and Knight, Wikipedia. About the Common WombatCommon wombats look cute, cuddly and friendly but they are solitary and agressive. Mainly nocturnal. They live in burrows which can be up to 30 metres long and have several entrances. They can run at speeds up to 40 km/h over short distances (faster than a person can run). Traces: Scats are cube-shaped pellets about 2 cm across, dark-brown outside, fine green plant fragments inside, usually in piles of 4-8 in conspicuous places.
See Also
Australian Birds Share This PageContent is copyright © Survival.ark.au 2005-2024 All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use. Definitely read the disclaimer before trying anything from this website, especially including the practices and skills. This website uses affiliate links – this doesn't cost you any more, but I get a commission on purchases made through the website. As an Amazon Associate I earn similarly from qualifying purchases. |
 |
NEW There's an alternative version of this page at the new website 
