This #WombatWeekend we wish #WomSAT’s Dr Hayley Stannard a Happy Birthday! Hayley’s #passion, #expertise, and #dedication to #wombatconservation make her an #irreplaceable part of our team – and a true #champion for these amazing #animals. We’re so lucky to have Hayley🐾💚
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🎉 Happy Birthday to #WomSAT’s Chief Investigator, Dr Julie Old! 🎉We’re incredibly lucky to have Julie leading the way in all things wombat – her passion, expertise, and dedication continue to shape the future of wombat conservation. #WombatWeekend!
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🌏 #EndangeredSpeciesDay shines a spotlight on the #threatened #wildlife across the globe💚
The #NorthernHairyNosedWombat, is #criticallyendangered – but thanks to conservation efforts in QLD, this species is making a comeback!
📸 Image: Dr Alan Horsup
#WombatWeekend #WomSAT
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This #WombatWeekend, we’re celebrating #WildKoalaDay. Koalas are an #umbrellaspecies. Safeguarding them/their habitat, protects other #wildlife & #wombats. Both are #marsupials belonging to the suborder Vombatiformes, making wombats the koala’s closest living #relative. #WomSAT
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This #AnzacDay, team #WomSAT honours the #brave #Australians who #served with #courage and #dedication in #wars and #conflicts throughout history. #WombatWeekend
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Happy #WombatWeekend. Not long now until the 2026 #wombatfestival, 9 May in Clermont, QLD. Featuring art, music, markets, workshops and all things #northernhairynosedwombat @wombatfoundation @wombatfestival #WomSAT Wombatfestivalmarkets.eventb…
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We hope you’re enjoying the school holidays this #WombatWeekend
Because #SchoolHolidays = wombat #adventures
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#EasterWombat waddled through the bush at dawn, leaving painted gum‑nut eggs at every #burrow. When the #wombats woke to find their sparkling surprises, he simply smiled and vanished back into the eucalypt forest, proud of his quiet magic #HappyEaster #WombatWeekend #WomSAT
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This #WombatWeekend, we celebrate and observe #EarthHour's 20th year 🎉
A global event encouraging individuals and communities to turn off non-essential lights for one hour, promoting awareness about #climatechangeand #sustainablepractices. #WWF #WomSAT earthhour.org.au/
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This #InternationalDayofForests, we spotlight the #BareNosedWombat, that hold a special place in #forest #ecosystems. Let’s #celebrate the connection between #wombats and their forest homes. #WombatWeekend #WomSAT
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Happy #InternationalDayofActionforRiversthis #WombatWeekend!
Healthy, free-flowing #rivers have always been critical for #people, #wildlife, and the #planet. #BareNosedWombats have even been observed #swimming in #rivers:
NSW: youtu.be/WW2lUw7V83c?si=PeJt…
TAS: instagram.com/angesonners/re…
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🌿 🐾What Wombats Really Eat: a review of wombat diets in captivity.
The authors recommend offering more grasses and greater variety to support healthier captive wombats
doi.org/10.1071/AM20028
#WombatWeekend #WomSAT #Podcast #Research #nutrition #CSIRO
youtu.be/KH2Ip9UkH2s
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📊🐾 The Wombat Files: Mange
Citizen science data from WomSAT.org.au reveals the scale of sarcoptic mange in bare‑nosed wombats.
doi.org/10.1111/1749-4877.12…
#WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #WombatWeekend #Wombats #MangeAwareness
youtu.be/Gmj6GJB415k
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🕵️🐾 The Wombat’s Hidden Hitchhikers
Research has uncovered the tick world living on bare‑nosed wombats.
doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-0…
#WomSAT #Podcast #Research #WombatConservation #WombatWeekend #ParasiteResearch #wombats
youtu.be/mROF6pluDJ8
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Wombat burrows are more than just wombat homes. 🌏✨Researchers documented 11 species using wombat burrows, from macropods & possums to foxes & feral cats. Find out more: youtu.be/hvOUvxvAtSY
#WombatWeekend #WomSAT #Podcast #WombatConservation #Research #BurrowLife
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🐾💚 #WombatWeekend Spotlight!
We’re thrilled to share images submitted by dedicated #WombatWarrior Leanne. Her photos capture the charm and resilience of our wombat friends, reminding us why community contributions are so vital to conservation #WomSAT #CitizenScience #WombatLove
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🐾✨ #WombatWeekend with #GravellyBeachMetalwork
Perfect timing at Freycinet Resort! A curious wombat wandered over to happily graze right beside two corten steel wombat sculptures. When art meets nature it’s a magical moment💚 #Wombats #WildlifeMeetsArt facebook.com/share/p/1VxUj6e…
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🐾💻 #WombatWeekend Update!
#WomSAT is getting some upgrades! #citizenscientists will have even more #tools to protect #wombats and #track sightings and #mange #treatments 💚Updates include:
🏡 Add a street address
✅ Verification tick box
📊 Bulk upload
👥 Add community groups
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