News
Wombat burrows provide refuge from fires
A new study has found wildlife use wombat burrows for vital shelter, food and even drinking water, during and after a bushfire.
Tag: wombats
News
Fighting the skin disease killing Australia’s wombats
New research into a mite that causes itchy, infectious skin diseases in mammals is now helping Australia’s effort to stop a deadly mange in wombats.
Wildlife
Meet the women on the front line of wombat conservation
From political advocacy, to providing sanctuary, to implementing mange treatment programs, three women across Australia are dedicating their lives to Australia’s wombats.
Science & Environment
Wombat bums: there’s more than meets the eye
Not simply designed for sitting, a wombat’s bum is its best defence against attack.
Science & Environment
An intimate look at the challenges of caring for wildlife amid a pandemic
Meet wombat joeys Beatrice, Bronson and Landon: few babies have had such a tough start to life as these three.
Education Resources
School with the Australian Reptile Park – Wombats
Everything you need to know about our wombats.
News
‘It broke my heart’: horribly infected wombat joey reveals impact of mange
Wildlife carers are using the image of the mange-infected wombat joey to call for real action against the painful skin disease.
News
Mystery solved: this is how wombats do cube-shaped poo
A great Australian mystery has been put to rest.
News
A bite on the bum and a kick in the face: How female southern hairy-nosed wombats flirt
Understanding the mating and courtship behaviours of our most endangered wombats could save them from extinction, researchers say.
Wildlife
Why we need to save the southern hairy-nosed wombat
The conflict between wombats and farmers continues.