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Common wombat

Vombatus ursinus tasmaniensis

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Common wombats are sturdy and built close to the ground. When fully grown they can reach anywhere between 80 and 130cm, and between 17 and 40kg. The wombats found on Tasmania and Flinders Island are often smaller than their mainland counterparts. It is distinguished from both Hairy-nosed wombats by the fact that it has a bald nose.

Habitat:

Narawntapu National Park, Tasmania. Coastal scrub and marsupial lawns.

Notes:

In this protected area wombats are much more likely to be observed during the daytime.

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Interesting Creature from Ozzz..!!
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PublishedMay 24, 2011

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