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Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Animal Facts

  • Genus:

    Lasiorhinus

  • Species:

    Lasiorhinus latifrons

  • Conservation
    Status:

    Near Threatened

  • Found In:

    Australia

  • Length:

    77-93cm

  • Weight:

    19-32kg

Meet Lillie!

Adelaide Zoo is home to Lillie, a 12-year-old Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat who loves enjoying corn and carrots.

Lillie is mostly active in the afternoon, so this is a great time to visit and see her exploring her habitat.

Make sure to stop by and say hello on your next visit!

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats were originally wide spread west of the Murray River in southern South Australia, but are now restricted to colonies in arid and semi-arid regions of the Nullarbor Plain, Gawler Ranges, upper western Eyre Peninsular and the Murrylands. There is also an isolated population of a few animals on the Yorke Peninsula.

Wombats dig extensive burrows known as warrens, which are usually inhabited by five to 10 animals. Although wombats are heavy, stocky animals they can actually run up to 40km per hour!

Their large burrow systems are vital for wombats’ survival in the harsh local climate but can cause risks to life and property on the farms that they call home. Zoos SA has been working closely with farming communities to identify techniques that can reduce these risks while safeguarding wombats for the long term.

Love wombats? There are many ways you can help support these adorable animals! 

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