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Wombats do not hibernate. Wombats shelter in burrows or hollow logs, but they do not hibernate. The only Australian marsupial or mammal that hibernates is the mountain pygmy possum.
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What type of food does the Wombat eat?
The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (aka Queensland Hairy-nosed Wombat, Yaminon) eats mostly native grasses. The Common Wombat eats mostly native grasses, sedges, rushes, shrub and tree roots. The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat eats mostly young shoots of native grasses.
What is a wombat's common name?
The wombat's common name is wombat. The scientific name is Vombatus ursinus.
When was Common wombat created?
Common wombat was created in 1800.
How long does the common brush tail wombat live for?
There is no such species as the common brush tail wombat.There are only three species of wombat: the Common wombat, the Northern hairy-nosed wombat and the Southern hairy-nosed wombat.
How does a common wombat get around?
The common wombat has four stout legs for walking.
What is a wombat name?
The wombat's common name is wombat. The scientific name is Vombatus ursinus.
What is the difference between a common wombat and a hairy nosed wombat?
There are several differences between the Norhern Hairy nosed wombat and the Common wombat.The Common wombat lacks the distinctly hairy nose of either the Northern Hairy nosed wombat or the Southern Hairy nosed wombat.The Common wombat is the smallest of the three wombat species, while the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is the largest of the three.The Common wombat's ears are not as pointed as the Northern Hairy nosed wombat's ears.The Common wombat has a conservation status of Vulnerable, but the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is Critically Endangered.The Common wombat is found throughout southeastern Australia and the island state of Tasmania, while the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is now restricted to one protected enclosure in western Queensland, within Epping Forest National Park.The Common wombat feeds on grasses, sedges and tubers, but the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is more likely to feed on just native grasses.The Northern Hairy nosed wombat has a much squarer muzzle than the Common wombat.
Why is the common wombat endangered?
The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
Is the Common wombat endangered?
The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
Is the common wombat an endangered species?
No. The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
Which Australian state has the wombat as its emblem?
The hairy-nosed wombat (not the common wombat) is the official emblem of South Australia.
Why do mammals hibernate?
To save energy when food is scarce they mostly hibernate in the winter.
