The northern hairy-nosed wombat’s population rose from 35 to over 400 through conservation. But the species is still ...
A video has been circulating of a woman taking a baby wombat from its mother. Here’s what experts want us to know about the dangers of interfering with wildlife, even if it seems innocuous. While ...
CLAIM: Wombats in parts of Australia stricken by wildfires are not only allowing other animals to take shelter in their deep burrows, but are actively herding fleeing animals into them. THE FACTS: ...
They build extensive burrow networks and don’t seem to mind when other woodland creatures use them as flameproof bunkers. By Darren Incorvaia It was a tale that seemed too good to be true, and in fact ...
This Adorable Animal’s Secret Weapon Against Predators—And To Flirt With Potential Mates—Is Its Butt
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Wombats have nearly impermeable rear ends, which serve as ...
Julie is an Associate Editor at Australian Mammalogy, a member of the Australian Mammal Society, and a Director on the Board of The Wombat Foundation. Wombat noses and whiskers don’t just make them ...
Ecologists at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) have celebrated a significant milestone in conservation efforts after capturing rare footage of a critically endangered baby northern ...
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