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.
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.
From political advocacy, to providing sanctuary, to implementing mange treatment programs, three women across Australia are dedicating their lives to Australia’s wombats.
Not simply designed for sitting, a wombat’s bum is its best defence against attack.
Meet wombat joeys Beatrice, Bronson and Landon: few babies have had such a tough start to life as these three.
Everything you need to know about our wombats.
Wildlife carers are using the image of the mange-infected wombat joey to call for real action against the painful skin disease.
A great Australian mystery has been put to rest.
Understanding the mating and courtship behaviours of our most endangered wombats could save them from extinction, researchers say.
The conflict between wombats and farmers continues.
Wildlife carers are lucky enough to be given a ‘sneak-peek’ into the lives of Australia’s injured and orphaned fauna – often with ridiculously cute results.