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Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat

  • Conservation Status Vulnerable
  • Distribution Southern and Eastern Australia, including Tasmania, and in mountain districts as far north as the south of Queensland
  • Life Span Up to 15 years
  • Gestation 20-30 days

Meet Heather - the Hairy-Nosed Wombat

The Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is one of three wombat species found in different regions of Australia. Their shiny fur and hairy snouts differ them from the bare-nosed or Common Wombat who has thicker dense fur.

They dig extensive burrow systems with their powerful claws to hide away from the heat of the day.

They have a hard plate-like shield on their rear-end. This helps protect them from a predator which may try to follow them into their burrow and attack from them behind.

Fun Fact

Wombats can run up to 40 km/h, but they still look like they’re waddling.

A wombat eats dry grass and leaves from a container on the ground, with sunlight illuminating its fur.

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