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Distribution, abundance and threats to bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus)

Rowan K. Thorley A and Julie M. Old A B
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A School of Science and Health, Hawkesbury, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.

B Corresponding author. Email: j.old@westernsydney.edu.au

Australian Mammalogy 42(3) 249-256 https://doi.org/10.1071/AM19035
Submitted: 24 May 2019  Accepted: 8 December 2019   Published: 15 January 2020

Abstract

Wombats are large marsupial grazers native to Australia. They are ‘ecosystem engineers’ due to their burrowing, impacting rates of soil turnover, assisting with nutrient cycling and water infiltration, and creating habitat for other species. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of available information on the habitat and distribution, abundance and threats to bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus), and to provide a critical review of the current gaps in our knowledge to aid future management of the species. Bare-nosed wombats were previously widespread. Since European settlement their range has reduced. While habitat loss and contraction impact population numbers, bare-nosed wombat populations are also threatened by roadkill, introduced species, legal and illegal human persecution, and disease. Further research is required to understand the historic range of bare-nosed wombats, as well as current population numbers, so that we can determine the threats that most significantly impact this species. Increasing our understanding of habitat requirements, distribution and population numbers, as well as how to mitigate threats, will aid future management and conservation strategies for the species.

Additional keywords: human conflict, mammal, management, marsupial, wildlife


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