790 likes, 13 comments - csirogram on February 17, 2026: "brb, becoming a wombat. All photos from @inaturalistorg / @atlasoflivingaustralia".

261 likes, 13 comments - willbas_tech on February 13, 2026: "Happy Valentine's Day - hope you're as lucky as Wendy is getting to go on a date with Wayno 💘🐨".

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Wayno sends it in the luge ❄️🐨

163 likes, 0 comments - csirogram on February 3, 2026: "How are your New Year's resolutions going? 👀 Our was to look at more wombats, so we're doing great, thanks for asking. 📹 | @brindabella_the_w...

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Not sure if Wayno left the handbrake off or forgot to check the tides.. 🐨🏖️

Just wombats doing wombat things. 🟫 📷 | Video credit: @Deggs_digs and @crazy_wombat_lady#WombatWednesday #CSIRO

In Australia, disturbing a wombat burrow is not treated as a minor environmental mistake—it can carry serious legal consequences, including heavy fines and even jail time. This is because wombat burrows are not just holes in the ground; they are complex underground systems that provide shelter, regulate body temperature, and protect wombats from predators and extreme heat. Destroying or blocking a burrow can trap or kill the animal, making it a direct act of harm under Australian wildlife protection laws.Wombats are protected native species, and Australian law places a strong emphasis on safeguarding natural habitats, not just the animals themselves. Authorities recognize that damaging a burrow is equivalent to injuring the wombat, since the animal’s survival depends on that structure. These laws exist partly because wombat burrows can be reused for decades and often shelter multiple animals over time.The strict penalties reflect Australia’s broader approach to conservation: wildlife is not seen as disposable or secondary to development. By criminalizing interference with wombat burrows, the law sends a clear message—coexisting with wildlife is a legal responsibility, not a personal choice.View all comments

161 likes, 3 comments - aussie.venture on January 19, 2026: "#australiasummer #aussiethings #summer #hotdays".

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282 likes, 4 comments - csirogram on January 20, 2026: "Ever wanted to use your rump to crush a predator’s head? Wombat life might be for you! 🍠 Inspired by @themordernblog 📷 | pglaouto, debtaylor1...

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6,286 likes, 114 comments - kelward_little.cottage.studio on November 28, 2025: "A week in the life of ‘Chorizo the sausage who ídentifies as a Kelpie‘ The great work, the manic behaviour and the ab...