Wombats are Australia’s cutest excavators. 🥺 Wombat burrows don't just serve a purpose to wombats – they help the entire ecosystem. The process of digging burrows encourages nutrient pockets for plant growth and lessens the intensity of forest fires by reducing combustible material. 📺: Australian Geographic Extraordinary Animals now streaming for free via SBS On Demand #AusGeo #ExtraordinaryAnimals #Wombat #CuteAnimals #Nature #Australia #BabyWombat | Australian Geographic

Happy International Wombat Day! ❤️ 🎉 Today we’re celebrating one of Australia’s most iconic and unique marsupials - the wombat! Evolved like a little tank with short, sturdy legs, wombats are true powerhouses of the bush. Don’t be fooled by their cuddly looks - these burrow builders can sprint at speeds of up to 40 km/h! Australia is home to three species of wombat, each facing challenges such as habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and disease. Today is all about recognising their importance and

Cuteness overload!! 🥰🥰 ​ 📹 @wombat_rescue thanks for sharing this gorgeous footage! ​ Wombat Rescue is licensed to rehab & release wombats and treat mange in the field. They are a not-for-profit and reliant on donations for support. | ABC Landline

Today was an incredible day for our rescue teams. Apart from the little girl we lost due to mange, we also treated 2 wombats for mange and did this epic rescue Called in from Jerrabomberra residents that a wombat was stuck in floodwaters on a tiny island, our amazing team went straight there. Still dressed to the nines for work but that was quickly sorted by residents giving our volunteer pants and gloves and off she went to rescue wombat now named Storm(ageddon)😊 I think he must have been pret

It’s strange the turns life takes. When Wombat Rescue was founded it was primarily about the work out there. In the field. The rescue side of things that includes mange treatment. And although I now get average 5 callouts per week I find myself looking at this little girl (and Raye) and think this is right. I was meant to be her carer. Something like destiny😊 she is so trusting.. and Raye is not just such a great diplomat (or DiploBat) for her kind but she’s such a gentle and calm girl. Jemma s