Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Wombats are one of Australia’s most unique marsupials, known for their sturdy bodies, short legs, and surprisingly powerful digging abilities. Living in forested areas, mountains, and open grasslands, they spend much of their time creating complex burrow systems that can stretch for dozens of feet underground. These tunnels help them escape heat, predators, and harsh weather. Despite their cute, teddy-bear appearance, wombats are incredibly tough animals. Their b

Friends who eat together, stay together ❤️😋 The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat is a master of survival in Australia’s arid and semi-arid regions. Found across South Australia, Victoria, and parts of New South Wales, this stocky burrowing marsupial weighs up to 29 kilograms and grows to about a metre long. Its thick grey-brown coat and signature hairy nose help it face dusty environments, while its slow metabolism allows it to thrive on tough, fibrous grasses, roots, and shrubs. As nocturnal forage