A wombat burrow can last for decades, potentially providing a “multigenerational refuge” for many species. Grant Linley Wombats can grow to over three feet and weigh close to 90 pounds.

A Northern hairy-nosed wombat emerges from a burrow at Richard Underwood Nature Refuge. The juvenile captured on camera is a positive sign that the conditions in the refuge are right for this rare ...

The animal appears to be a common wombat, also known as a bare-nosed wombat. It is a protected marsupial found only in Australia.

With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

A southern NSW animal rescue group has trained 140 people, including staff at a holiday park, to treat a skin disease that can be fatal for wombats.