Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Lasiorhinus latifrons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Vombatidae

About

The southern hairy-nosed wombat is one of three extant species of wombats. It is found in scattered areas of semiarid scrub and mallee from the eastern Nullarbor Plain to the New South Wales border area. It is the smallest of all three wombat species. The young often do not survive dry seasons. It is the state animal of South Australia.

Fun Fact

Southern hairy-nosed wombats produce cube-shaped droppings — the only animal known to do so — and they stack these cubes on logs and rocks to mark their territory without the droppings rolling away.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Semi-arid grasslands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Overgrazing
Agricultural Conversion
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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