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Wombats forage for food. Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (aka Queensland Hairy-nosed Wombat, Yaminon)
Scientific name: Lasiorhinus krefftii
National conservation status: Endangered (likely to become extinct if threats continue)
Size: 35 cm high, 1100 mm long
Weight: up to 35 kg (Females slightly heavier than males)
Diet: Native grasses
Habitat: Semi-arid open woodland The curious name comes from its distinctive muzzle which is covered with short brown hairs. It is strong and heavily built, with short, powerful legs and strong claws that are used to dig burrows or search for suitable plants to eat. Its fur is soft, silky, and mainly brown, mottled with grey, fawn and black. It has a broad head, and the ears are long and slightly pointed with tufts of white hair on the edges. The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat gives birth to one young during the wet season (November - April). The young stay in the mothers pouch for eight to nine months. They leave their mother at about 15 months. Common Wombat
Scientific name: Vombatus ursinis
National conservation status: Secure
Size: 900-1150 mm long
Weight: 22-39 kg
Diet: Native grasses, sedges, rushes, shrub and tree roots
Habitat: Eucalypt forest, open woodland, coastal scrub and heath The Common Wombat occurs in southeastern Australia. It has coarser hair, a smaller tail and shorter, more rounded ears than the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. It is nocturnal during the summer, but in winter it often comes out of its burrow during the day. Common Wombats breed at any time of the year. They live to 15 years in the wild, and up to 20 years in captivity. Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Scientific name: Lasiorhinus latifrons
National conservation status: Secure in restricted area
Size: 770-934 mm long
Weight: 19-32 kg
Diet: Prefer young shoots of native grasses
Habitat: Eucalypt and acacia woodland, shrubland and heath The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat species occurs in parts of southern South Australia, southeastern Western Australia and western Victoria. It is the smallest of the three wombats in Australia has red-brown fur and a shorter face. The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat breeds from late September through to December.
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Are wombats vegetarian?
Rainy is awesome wombats dont eat
Do cheetahs eat wombats?
No. If cheetahs and wombats occupied the same continent, there is no doubt that cheetahs would eat wombats, and probably find them easy prey. However, the two species are found on opposite sides of the world; so no, cheetahs do not eat wombats.
Do wombats eat bark?
Yes. When wombats go hunting for food at night, bark is a regular food source they will eat.
When only aboriginals lived in Australia did they eat wombats?
Yes. Wombats were a source of food for the Aborigines.
What are termites and wombats?
Termites and wombats are consumers. They eat parts of trees and grasses. (study island answer!!)
Can snakes eat wombats?
no believe it or not wombats actually eat snakes...only small ones though im not sure about the big ones
Do emus eat wombats?
No. Emus do not eat live wombats. If an emu were to come across a wombat carcass, it may well take a few beakfuls, as they will eat almost anything.
What is a wombat a carnivore or a herbivore?
Wombats are herbivores. They mainly eat grasses, roots, and bark.
Do wombats eat hamburgers?
No. Wombats are completely herbivorous, feeding only on grasses, leaves, shoots and sedges.
Do wombats eat their kids?
Never. They are purely herbivorous.
What can you do to save the wombats?
Eat less fried chicken
What do hairy noseed wombats do for fun?
sleep and eat
