Wombats are stout, burrowing marsupials native to Australia, easily recognized by their round bodies and powerful digging claws. These nocturnal herbivores feed on grasses, roots, and bark, using their strong jaws and sharp teeth to chew through tough vegetation. Though they may look slow, wombats can surprise predators by sprinting at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) when threatened. One of the most fascinating facts about wombats is their cube-shaped droppings—an unusual trait that helps mark

Another wombat treated for mange early this morning. We suspect it’s Stu, a wombat treated once last year before he disappeared. One dose Bravecto is not enough so it’s starting from scratch again and hopefully we can give him two follow up doses. Lucky for him he has most of the fur on his back but his front legs and torso is covered in thick plaques If you want to support us in helping them please do. It costs us an average of $250 per wombat for treatment. You can donate at www.wombatrescue.c

Canberra-based wombat rescuer Yolandi Vermaark of Wombat Rescue is on the frontline of fighting mange in wombats. Here, Australian Geographic follows her on one of her typical weekends, which involves looking for joeys in roadkill and treating a small population of wombats with cydectin that helps get rid of mange. It's a hard story to watch, but Yolandi believes all Australians need to open their eyes to the incredible suffering wombats with mange endure. | Australian Geographic

Quick update.. Im on my way to do a remote rescue tonight so did playing, feeding, cleaning … packing my first aid gear and will set off soon Good night from babies Emmie, Sami and Walan💚💚💚 | Wombat Rescue