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Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat Facts

Zoology

An informative guide on the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat, covering its habitat, breeding behavior, and conservation status at Adelaide Zoo.

Wombats Marsupials Conservation
5 Questions Easy Ages 7+ Apr 10, 2026

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1 What is the scientific name of the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat?
  • A Vombatus ursinus
  • B Lasiorhinus latifrons
  • C Lasiorhinus krefftii
  • D Phascolarctos cinereus
2 How many wombats may share an extensive burrow system?
  • A Up to 2
  • B Up to 5
  • C Up to 10
  • D Up to 50
3 To what depth below ground can a wombat burrow be dug?
  • A 1 metre
  • B 2 metres
  • C 5 metres
  • D 10 metres
4 How long can the tunnels of a wombat burrow system reach?
  • A 10 metres
  • B 20 metres
  • C 30 metres
  • D 100 metres
5 What type of soil does this wombat typically dig into?
  • A Soft sand
  • B Wet clay
  • C Rock-hard limestone
  • D Volcanic ash
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