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Wombats are herbivores and feed on Australian grasses and sedges.
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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Do wombats live in the rainforest?
No. Wombats are not classified as rainforest animals. They are found in dry bushland and grasslands, where they can dig easily in the earth to create their burrows. The native grasses that wombats eat are not found in rainforests.
What are termites and wombats?
Termites and wombats are consumers. They eat parts of trees and grasses. (study island answer!!)
What do wombats?
Wombats do not hunt, as they are herbivores. They feed mainly on grasses and sedges, as well as green shoots and leaves of native trees.
Do wombats eat hamburgers?
No. Wombats are completely herbivorous, feeding only on grasses, leaves, shoots and sedges.
Do wombats eat bark?
Yes. When wombats go hunting for food at night, bark is a regular food source they will eat.
What do wombats hunt?
Wombats are native Australian animals and therefore protected by law. It is illegal to hunt them. Unfortunately, this does not mean that landowners adhere to the law when wombats dig under their fences and cause damage to crops.
What animals eat Broom Sedge?
Wombats eat sedges and grasses. Bison, deer, elk, cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pronghorns are also known to eat sedges and grasses as well.
Do wombats hunt?
No. Wombats are herbivores, feeding on vegetation such as leaves, shoots, grasses and sedges.
What continent are wombats native to?
Wombats are native to the continent of Australia.
What did the Toolache wallaby eat?
The Toolache Wallaby is extinct, but fed on native grasses.
Do wombats live in Africa?
No, there are no wombats in Africa. Wombats are native to Australia alone.
How many wombats are in Africa?
There are no wombats in Africa. Wombats are native to Australia alone.
