Please vote for 'Diary of a Wombat' to win best Australian children's picture book and donate to our research too! #WombatWeekend #wombat #research #australia #wildlife www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Wombat Gate Update — Sneak Peek! A little teaser of what’s coming… keep an eye out for more to come soon 👀✨ #WomSAT #WPSA #WombatConservation #WombatGate

🚗Wombats on the Roads🐾 Overpasses, underpasses, and road signs help — but drivers make the biggest difference. Keep wildlife safe: 1️⃣ Slow down 2️⃣ Stay alert 3️⃣ Respect signs #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation youtu.be/yQbSJGB1Y1Y

🧬 Microscopic Secrets A new look at Aussie wildlife ticks reveals surprising bacterial diversity! 🐨🦔🦘 Bottom line: the microbial world inside Australian ticks is way more complex than we thought doi.org/10.1007/s104... #WomSAT #Podcast #TickResearch #VectorBiology youtu.be/ut2wuEciwNE?...

🌿What Wombats Really Eat: a review of wombat diets in captivity. The authors recommend offering more grasses and greater variety to support healthier captive wombats 💚 doi.org/10.1071/AM20... #WombatWeekend #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #nutrition #CSIRO youtu.be/KH2Ip9UkH2s

🌿💚 A Magic Wombat Moment 💚🌿 A huge thank you to #StickybushArmWildlifeSanctuary for sharing such a heart‑melting video of a #wombat mum and her #joey exploring the #bush together 🐾✨🌏💛🌾 Video: Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary youtu.be/rvght5j1aEg

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the #WomSAT team! ✨🎄 Thank you for your incredible support throughout the year💚 Here’s to a 2026 dedicated to #WombatConservation! Stay safe on roads & be mindful of wildlife🐾🚗 #SafeTravels #WildlifeAwareness #FestiveSeason #WombatWatch #HolidaySafety #MindfulTravel

🚗🐾 Wombat Roadkill Hotspots Revealed Citizen science data from WomSAT.org.au helped map 2,391 wombat roadkill records across eastern Australia (2015–19). doi.org/10.1071/AM22... #WombatWednesday #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #roadkill #CSIRO #CitizenScience youtu.be/L4KcKHaZD84

📊🐾 The Wombat Files: Mange Citizen science data from WomSAT.org.au reveals the scale of sarcoptic mange in bare‑nosed wombats. doi.org/10.1111/1749... #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #WombatWeekend #Wombats #MangeAwareness youtu.be/Gmj6GJB415k

👀🐾 The Wombat Whisker Mystery! New research compares whiskers of bare‑nosed and southern hairy‑nosed wombats 💚 doi.org/10.1071/AM25... #WombatConservation #WhiskerMystery #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatWhiskers youtu.be/q4pvRo40Y7c

🌱🐾 Wombat diets under the spotlight! This review explores how Australia’s three extant wombat species survive on tough native grasses. doi.org/10.1071/AM20... #WombatWeekend #WombatConservation #WomSAT #NorthernHairyNosedWombat #CitizenScience #Podcast #CSIRO #research youtu.be/4vjlZtvqCJE

🕵️🐾 The Wombat’s Hidden Hitchhikers Research has uncovered the tick world living on bare‑nosed wombats. doi.org/10.1186/s130... #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #WombatWeekend #ParasiteResearch #wombats youtu.be/mROF6pluDJ8

👃🐾 Wombat noses under the microscope! A wombat nose review highlights the marsupial’s snout as a powerhouse organ💚🌱✨ doi.org/10.1071/AM25... #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #WombatBehaviour #Snout #Marsupial #wombats youtu.be/tpqY8Evco4U

Catch Dr Julie Old chatting all things #wombats on Overnights with Trevor Chappell & Michael Pavlich #ABCRadio. 💚 👉 Keep the momentum going: log your wombat sightings at WomSAT.org.au and be part of citizen science in action. Listen Here: youtu.be/7xAh6BPhyQI

Wombat burrows are more than just wombat homes, they’re wildlife hubs. 🌏✨Researchers documented 11 species using wombat burrows, from macropods & possums to foxes & feral cats. Find out more: youtu.be/hvOUvxvAtSY #WombatWeekend #WomSAT #Podcast #WombatConservation #CitizenScience #BurrowLife

🐾💚 #WombatWeekend Spotlight! We’re thrilled to share images submitted by dedicated #WombatWarrior Leanne. Her photos capture the charm and resilience of our wombat friends, reminding us why community contributions are so vital to conservation. #WomSAT #WombatConservation #CitizenScience

🐾🚶 Morning surprise in Collingwood, Melbourne! Talkback caller, Quoc, spotted a wombat casually waddling down Cambridge Street on his way to work. What unexpected wildlife have you seen in your suburb? #ABCMelbourne. #WombatWeekend #774ABCMelbourne #WildlifeWatch www.facebook.com/share/r/16qb...

📖🐾 New Research Alert! E. R. Fryett, C. N. Subasinghe, J. M. Old & H. J. Stannard (2025) have published a study on environmental factors driving sarcoptic mange in bare-nosed wombats using citizen science data from #WomSAT. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1155/tbed...

🐾✨ #WombatWeekend with #GravellyBeachMetalwork Perfect timing at Freycinet Resort! A curious wombat wandered over to happily graze right beside two corten steel wombat sculptures. When art meets nature – it’s a magical moment💚 www.facebook.com/share/p/1VxU...

🌳🐾 Big news from Glenbog State Forest! After months of work, #JarakeWildlife has secured a 57-hectare exclusion zone beside the sanctuary, protecting 64 wombat burrows from logging💚 #WombatWeekend #WombatConservation #WildlifeCare #CompassionInAction www.facebook.com/share/v/17CW...

This #WombatWeekend, find out ‘how much time, effort and money is spent caring for wombats?' The authors reveal the challenges and triumphs of wombat carers across Australia. #WomSAT #WombatConservation #WildlifeCare #CitizenScience #Podcast #CSIRO #research youtu.be/jOfYx0xIjK4

🐾💻 #WombatWeekend Update! Exciting news! #WomSAT is getting some upgrades! 🎉 Soon, #citizenscientists will have even more #tools to protect #wombats and #track sightings and #mange #treatments 💚

💩 Peek-a-poo into the wild world of #wombat number 2’s! From #diet clues to #conservation insights, #scats left behind in #NSWParks tell incredible stories 🕵️🐾 Discover the secrets hidden in animal #droppings in #NSWParks latest blog 👇 blog.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/peek-a-poo-w...

🐾 Double the bonus, double the #impact! Wombat gates stop #fence damage and help treat #mange. 💚 Easy to install, sturdy, and available across #Australia, each #gate includes a built-in #treatment container. 👉 Get yours for $90 (+$10 postage): www.wombatprotection.org.au/purchases

This #WombatWeekend, #family and #friends are coming together as #Christmas draws near – celebrating this year’s incredible #achievements and looking ahead to the #milestones that will shape the #future. It’s a season of #reflection, with #wombats right at the #heart of the story 💚#WomSAT

Touche! A bout of #wombatwisdom for the #WombatWeekend Image: #instachaaz

🐾 Just a #wombat doing wombat things! Sometimes you’ve just got to #scratch that #itch, and this Maria Island local found the perfect tool! 🚲 🎥 Video: #DiscoverTasmania www.facebook.com/share/r/1Ck5...

👀 Peek-a-boo, we see you! Sweet moments with Millie and her #joey 💚. Millie arrived at #JarakeWildlifeSanctuary 16 years ago as a tiny 300g #orphan. Today, she’s a calm, confident mum. #care, #patience, and #protection matter so deeply. #wombatrescue www.facebook.com/share/v/17S8...

When a mother #wombat is found deceased, a protruding #teat may mean that a #joey is nearby. Rescue takes #patience, planning, and care. 💚 Thank you for sharing @Wombat Protection Society of Australia. #WildlifeRescue #WombatConservation www.facebook.com/share/p/1ALJ...

#WombatWednesday #citizenscience

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

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 youtu.be/3n4-ownjIeI

🚨 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 Image: #HumaneWorldforAnimalsAustralia www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gba...

🚨🐾 #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 www.facebook.com/share/p/1BeD...

🐾 #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... www.facebook.com/share/p/1Crr...

🌏🐾 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💚 www.facebook.com/reel/2274120...

🎉🐾 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 www.facebook.com/share/p/1BME...

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...

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

"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." theconversation.com/whiskers-for... #AusMammalogy @womsat.bsky.social

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

❄️🐾 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