Vombatus ursinus
Bare-nosed Wombat, Common wombat at Towamba, NSW
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| Vombatus ursinus | DebLewis | 9 Jul 2017 |
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2 comments
10 Jul 2017
I dont think it was hit by a car, but i agree it does not look well ... just being out at that time of day 😣 ... i was guessing mange ... its quite common apparently 😣
19 Jul 2017
Danie Ondinea has supplied this information:
"Cydectin is now the approved treatment for mange in wombats and has proved very successful, even with very badly affected animals. Wildlife Rescue South Coast can provide information and support if you want to report manged wombats or if you are willing to help us treat them. Call our 24 hour Hotline 0417 238 921. For more information about mange and wombats, go to mangemanagement.org.au ”
"Cydectin is now the approved treatment for mange in wombats and has proved very successful, even with very badly affected animals. Wildlife Rescue South Coast can provide information and support if you want to report manged wombats or if you are willing to help us treat them. Call our 24 hour Hotline 0417 238 921. For more information about mange and wombats, go to mangemanagement.org.au ”
Location information
- Coordinates 149.699020-37.102289
- Places Towamba, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 9 Jul 2017 11:45 AM Recorded on
- DebLewis Recorded by
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Species information
- Vombatus ursinus Scientific name
- Bare-nosed Wombat, Common wombat Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1718.73m Recorded at altitude
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