Wombat is a mammal that traditionally lives in woodland and coastal shrub land. It has a fur skin and can run up to 40km/h (25mph). Wombat which methodical name is vombatus ursinus usually grows 1-1.2m (39-47in) and has a weight 20-35kg (44-77lbs). The animal lives 20-26 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: grass, shrubs, roots
Facts about wombats
Name | Wombat |
Order | Diprotodontia |
Main Prey | Grass, shrubs, roots |
Predators | Dingo, fox, wild dogs |
Scientific Name | Vombatus ursinus |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Diet | Herbivore |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Class | Mammalia |
Skin Type | Fur |
Family | Vombatidae |
Type | Mammal |
Phylum | Chordata |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Genus | Vombatus |
Habitat | Woodland and coastal shrub land |
Size | 1-1.2m (39-47in) |
Life Span | 20-26 years |
Weight | 20-35kg (44-77lbs) |
Colour | Brown, tan, grey |