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A grey wombat in short grass and ferns

This Halloween, remember that the best #bats are the biggest bats. 🦇 #wombats

YouTube video by WomSAT ABC Central Victoria - Interview with Dr Julie Old

Dr Julie Old spills the secret on #wombat behaviour, #wildliferescue, #mange, #WomSAT and #WPSA. Find out how you can get involved to help our precious wombats! 🎙️ Catch her insights on #ABCCentralVictoria. #WombatResearch #WildlifeScience #Radio
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🚨 Over 2,600 #wombats were legally killed in #Victoria in 2024 under outdated wildlife #laws. While #reforms to the Wildlife Act are welcome, they fall short of #protecting our native #animals.
#Takeaction now: bit.ly/3WyBGIg
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Fears wombats are under threat from dogs on Victoria's Bass Coast Conservationists say wombats on Victoria's Bass Coast are under threat from off-leash dogs that have been spotted entering their coastal burrows.

🚨🐾 #Conservationists are raising the alarm as off-leash #dogs have been spotted entering #wombat #burrows along the coast.
📖 Read more: ab.co/4o8wYwR
Image: #ABCNewsVic #ABCMelbourne
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🐾 #WombatFoundation ambassador, Leanne Brosnan, appeared on @abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social to talk all things #NorthernHairyNosedWombat.
🎥 Catch the full interview now on #ABCiview: iview.abc.net.au/.../series/0...
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🌏🐾 An Important Message from Jane Goodall this #WombatWeekend!
Today, we’re reminded of the power of #compassion, #awareness, and #action, thanks to a heartfelt message from Dr Jane Goodall💚
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Births mark conservation success for rare Queensland wombat Three wild-born northern hairy-nosed wombats born in Powrunna State Forest mark a new chapter in the species' recovery from near extinction.

🎉🐾 Conservation Win for the #criticallyendangered #NorthernHairyNosedWombat!
Three #joeys have been born in Powrunna State Forest.
Every birth is a step toward recovery 💚
Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Image: #QueenslandEnvironment
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Launching in September 24, #Course 2: ‘Treating Wombats with Sarcoptic Mange’ has been completed by over 200 passionate participants! 🎉Join the #community of #wombat protectors and take the FREE online course today. www.womsat.org.au/womsat/train...
Registration instructions: youtu.be/NQQyXMJQFZA

💚 A heartwarming update from #CedarCreekWombatRescue whose #wombats are #recovering well, with two now ready to return to the #wild. Thank you for everything you do — your work truly makes a #difference. #WombatRescue #WildlifeRecovery #RehabToRelease www.facebook.com/share/p/17WC...

YouTube video by WomSAT Wombat Whiskers and Snouts - Interview with Dr Julie Old

Dr Julie Old spills the secret behind #wombat #whiskers and #snouts. Find out what sets bare-nosed and southern hairy-nosed wombats apart!🎙️ Catch her insights on #ABCIllawarra to learn how these adorable #marsupials use their snouts to #navigate the world. youtu.be/Dbo-6IGUAA4

🌟 What a brilliant initiative #RobertsonEnvironmentProtectionSociety! The talented YoungREPS have unleashed their #creativity to design eye-catching #wombat awareness #signs helping protect our #wombat friends one sign at a time! www.facebook.com/share/p/16sC... #wombatconservation #roadawareness

👏 A big shout-out to @camdencouncil.bsky.social for their ongoing efforts in supporting Camden’s wombat population and habitat and encouraging participation in #womsat #CitizenScience💚
www.camden.nsw.gov.au/environment/...

Dive into the fascinating world of the marsupial #nasal system with the latest article by our very own Dr Julie M. Old et al. @csiropublishing.bsky.social www.publish.csiro.au/AM/AM25023 #communication #marsupial #olfaction

Whiskers for warrens: why wombats have such whiskery snouts Wombats’ whiskery noses help them snuffle for food, navigate burrows and sense friend or foe.

"Understanding why species have specific anatomical features and how they use them helps scientists understand more about their place and importance in the environment. It ultimately helps us conserve these incredible species."

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#WombatWednesday #wombat #mammal #australia #wildlife #anatomy #behaviour #nose #immunology

175K views · 5.2K reactions | Mumma taking her young for a walk in the snow 🐻❄️ | Outdoorkindaguy Mumma taking her young for a walk in the snow 🐻❄️.

❄️🐾 Thanks for sharing this #magical moment, #Outdoorkindaguy!
This #WombatWeekend, we’re loving the sight of a devoted mumma #wombat guiding her #joey across a #snow field, a heartwarming glimpse into wombat life in the chill. 🌱☀️💚https://www.facebook.com/reel/2137291200134304

🚧🐾 Testing wombat gates along the M12! 🐾🚧
Designed by WPSA, these gates aim to give #wombats and other wildlife freedom of movement through the #landscape — complementing #underpasses and #overpasses 🌿.
But we need to be extra vigilant for wildlife when driving. 🚗🐾

This trial will explore how #wombat gates can:
✅ Reduce fence damage
✅ Support #coexistence between people and wombats
If you’re a landholder in the Southern Highlands experiencing wombat-related fence issues, apply here: 👉 bit.ly/3HQBmAZ

🌿 Calling Southern Highlands Landholders🌿
Take part in #research testing #wombatgates as a conflict-mitigation tool.
If you’re a landholder in this region experiencing wombat-related fence issues, apply here: 👉 bit.ly/3HQBmAZ

Thank you for sharing this important reminder #WildAnimalsAustralia 🐾. #Wombats and other #wildlife are especially vulnerable on our #roads. Please stay alert, #slowdown in wildlife zones, and help #protect our #native #animals this #WombatWeeekend💚 www.facebook.com/share/p/1BAP...

🎉 A Win for Wombats in Victoria!
🛑 review lethal control of wombats.
📋 review wombats on the species list for private-keeping-of-wildlife #licences.
🔍 undertake a total population #count.
💰 provide additional #funding for #mange treatment.
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🎉 This month we’re celebrating #WomSAT’s 10th #birthday! 🎉
Join the movement and help protect our beloved #wombats by logging wombat sightings and non-sightings via #WomSAT. Every report matters. Wombat Video Credit: Penny Ash and Marie Wynan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EFg...

Happy #NationalBiodiversityMonth! 🌿🐾💚
September is all about celebrating the incredible #diversity of life on our #planet, and that includes our beloved #wombats! 🐾💚 Biodiversity matters because it #connects us to #nature and reminds us why caring for all #living things is so important.

An anonymous #wombat #sighting, shared on #WomSAT.org.au – and what a stunning #sunset to frame the moment! 🌅🐾Every #report adds to our #understanding of wombat #populations, #health, and #habitat. 💚 We love #CitizenScience

Dive into the fascinating world of wombat whiskers with the latest article by our very own Dr Julie M. Old et al. #Whiskers help #wombats #navigate, #forage, and #interact. #csiropublishing
www.publish.csiro.au/AM/AM25025?f...

Wombats never go out of style, especially when it comes to #care and #rehabilitation. 🐾💚From treating #mange and supporting orphaned #joeys to #rehabilitating #roadstrike victims and restoring #habitats, every act of care helps these Aussie icons thrive.#Australia www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5n...

Wombat advocates train army of helpers to treat 'death sentence' mange A southern NSW animal rescue group has trained 140 people, including staff at a holiday park, to treat a skin disease that can be fatal for wombats.

#ABCNews shares the story ‘Wombat advocates train army of helpers to treat native animals for mange’, featuring #WomSAT’s Chief Investigator, Dr Julie Old, who warns: “Mange is a death sentence… if it’s not treated, they will die.” 🐾 Image: ABC News Greg Heap.
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