Key Information
Wombats
| Species | 3 species |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Length | 3 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 44 to 77 lb |
| Life Span | 15 to 20 years (in wild), up to 30 years (in captivity) |
| Conservation Status | Some not threatened, others endangered |
| Classification | Mammalia > Marsupialia > Vombatidae |
| Habitat | Forests, Mountains and Shrublands |
Learning Point
- Wombats are a small, badger like, marsupial that live in Australia. They love to dig complex burrows, able to adapt to various habitats, and normally walk about on all fours. They have strong, powerful teeth, able to feed on a variety of plants. They can be difficult to see as they are often active at night.
Project
- Draw a wombat family.
- Overview
- X-Ray
Location
| Places | Australia |
Fun Facts
- The name “wombat” comes from the Dharug language.
- Like all marsupials, they have pouches, but their’s face backwards to stop them getting soil in when digging.
- The largest extinct wombat weighted over 790 lb!
- Their teeth are like rodent teeth, in that they keep growing as they eat their way through tough plants.
Past Lessons
| 125 | May 8, 2024 | (North America) |