![]() ![]() The unique shape of their dung helps keep the markings in place around their territory. They mark their home range by grunting at intruders, rubbing their scent on trees, and scattering cube-shaped droppings. Preferring wet, forested areas with slopes (for good burrow drainage), bare-nosed wombats inhabit the southeastern coastal regions of Australia, including eastern New South Wales, eastern and southern Victoria, southeastern South Australia, and the whole of Tasmania. Resembling a small bear, the bare-nosed wombat has coarse, bristle-like fur that ranges in color from sandy hues to darker browns and blacks. The common wombat’s hairless nose, smaller ears, rounder head, and longer fur distinguishes it from hairy-nosed species of wombats. Its solitary, nocturnal nature makes the wombat a rare sight for people in the wild. Also known as the bare-nosed wombat, the common wombat is one of the world’s largest burrowing mammals averaging 90-115 cm (35-45 in.) in length. ![]()
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