Common wombat
A species of Common wombat, Also known as Bare-nosed wombat Scientific name : Vombatus ursinus Genus : Common wombat
Common wombat, A species of Common wombat
Also known as:
Bare-nosed wombat
Scientific name: Vombatus ursinus
Genus: Common wombat
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Description
Common wombats are sturdy and built close to the ground. When fully grown, they can reach between 80 and 130 cm, and weigh between 17 and 40 kg. The wombats found on Tasmania and Flinders Island are often smaller than their mainland counterparts. It is distinguished from both hairy-nosed wombats by its bald nose. 
General Info
Lifespan
20-26 years
Diet
Common wombat is predominantly a herbivorous species, with a diet consisting almost entirely of fibrous grasses. It is adept at extracting nutrition from this tough plant material, and it also consumes bark, roots, and leaves when grass is less abundant.
Appearance
Common wombat is a medium-sized, stout-bodied mammal with a distinctive round shape. It has coarse, dense fur that is primarily brown but can vary from grey to a chocolate hue. Notable features include small ears, sharp claws, and a robust tail. Its most unique characteristic is its cube-shaped droppings. There are no significant appearance differences with age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common wombat exhibits nocturnal and solitary behavior, creating intricate burrow systems for dwelling and protection. Mainly a herbivore, it forages for vegetation at night while maintaining solitary habits, interacting with others only during mating season. Uniquely, common wombat uses cubical feces to mark territory, a distinguishing characteristic of its behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Diprotodontians Family
Wombats Genus
Common wombat Species
Common wombat 
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