Wombats
Wombats are large burrowing marsupials native to Australia. There are three species of wombat, the bared-nosed wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat and the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat.
Very much a dryland species their status is not endangered in South Australia but populat s are fragmented by intervening properties where they are under threat or eradicated. They are listed as endangered in NSW.
The Bare-Nosed or Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) ranges throughout the east-coast of Australia from northern New South Wales to the south-east of South Australia. Bare nosed wombats also occur in Tasmania.
Some have now been discovered in southern Queensland. Current status is not endangered but the status varies from state to state and some reports have listed them as ’threatened’.
The Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) has very limited range in Epping Forest in Queensland with a total number of individuals remaining less than 200. Thus it is one of the most endangered mammals on earth.
The Natural History Society’s aim is to prevent this from happening to the southern hairy-nosed and bare-nosed wombats by preserving as much of their habitat as possible thus allowing them to live untroubled by human habitation.
Northern Hairy-nosed wombat photo taken by Leonie Osbourne, caretaker Epping Forest National Park.
Learn About Wombats
Past-President, long-term member, Dr Peter Clements presents the work of Wombats SA in protecting the southern hairy-nosed wombat.
Wombats FAQ
We have 13 different FAQ items to help you learn more.
Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats
TheSouthern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons) is one of three living species of wombat. Found mainly in South Australia & Western Australia
Wombat Videos
We have videos of Wombats from our Wildlife Reserves & others.
e.g. Behaviour, onsite images, historical information, etc.
Plus illegal invertebrate trade.
Wombats in Poor Health 2013
Lower Murraylands Southern hairy-nosed wombats suffered from malnutrition, weight loss, skin, fur & liver problems.
Wombats in Recovery
Wombat Population Study in Moorunde Wildlife Reserve Study Areas – by GLEN TAYLOR
The population was seen to be increasing.
Toxic Plants Effects on Wombats
A Research Paper produced that shows the effect of toxic introduced plants on native herbivores, especially Wombats.
Wombats in Poor Health 2013
Lower Murraylands Southern hairy-nosed wombats suffered from malnutrition, weight loss, skin, fur & liver problems.
Wombats in Recovery
Wombat Population Study in Moorunde Wildlife Reserve Study Areas – by GLEN TAYLOR
The population was seen to be increasing.