Wombat plushie

Three species of wombat inhabit Australia: the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus), the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) and the southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons), which is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. The wombat represented by this plushie is a common wombat. Wombats can weigh a whopping 36kg and are among the best burrowers in Australia, giving them a reputation as ecosystem engineers. They are nocturnal, foraging for plants and grasses up to 3km from their burrows in a single night.

IUCN status: Only the common wombat is currently considered stable.

All NPAQ plushies are of the highest quality and make excellent gifts. By purchasing an NPAQ plushie, you are assisting NPAQ in the protection, advocacy and better management of Queensland’s national parks.