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Wombats are native to Australia.
Depending on the species, wombats live in the southern part of Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, and the southwestern corner of Western Australia. They range from grasslands to mountains and hillsides - wherever they can dig burrows and find food. They tend not to be found in desert regions, because there is insufficient food.
Wombats dig burrows in which to live. Burrows average about 50 cm high by 50 cm wide, just enough width for the wombat and nothing else. This is because, if threatened, a wombat can present just its padded backside to a predator, and the predator has no way of grabbing hold of the wombat or penetrating its thickened hide.
The distribution of the Common wombat is now between the Great Dividing Range and the coast from Stanthorpe in Queensland and right around almost to Adelaide and all of Tasmania. Prior to European settlement, the habitat would have been very much the same, but the population more dense and less patchy than currently.
The Northern hairy-nosed wombat current distribution is now almost exclusively in and around the Epping Forest National park near Clermont in Queensland. Prior to European settlement, the habitat would have extended down from Clermont through central NSW and into Victoria.
The Southern hairy-nosed wombat current distribution is along the southern areas of South and Western Australia, mostly along the Nullabor Plain and as far east as Murraylands, and away from population centres.
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On what continent do wombats live in the wild?
Wombats live in the wild on the continent of Australia.
What country do wombats live in?
Wombats are native to the country and continent of Australia. This is the only country in which they are found in the wild.
Are wombats blind?
No. Like most wild animals, wombats have a finely tuned, acute sense of hearing.
What are the release dates for Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom - 2002 War of the Wombats 5-10?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom - 2002 War of the Wombats 5-10 was released on: USA: 8 July 2007
Why do wombats have ears?
Ears enable the wombat to hear. Like all wild animals, wombats need to be on the alert for danger. Being able to hear assists this.
Does Australia have wombats and platypuses?
Yes. Australia is the only continent where platypuses and wombats are found in the wild. There is one species of platypus, which is found in the eastern half of the continent, and three different species of wombats, which are found in the east and south.
What do hairy nosed wombats do to find a mate?
sniff them out
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.
Are wombats in Tennessee?
Not naturally, but you might find one in a zoo.
How long do hairy nosed wombats live?
In the wild, the hairy-nosed wombat can live for over 20 years.
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.
