Habitat. The main habitat for the Bare-nosed Wombat is the temperate forest-covered areas of southeastern Australia. The species tends to avoid rainforests and is often found in the mountainous areas. In southern Queensland and northern New South Wales it is found only in sclerophyll forest above 600 m.

Do wombats live in grasslands?

Wombats use their strong claws to dig burrows in open grasslands and eucalyptus forests. ... Common wombats are solitary and inhabit their own burrows, while other species may be more social and live together in larger burrow groups called colonies.

Do wombats live in the desert?

Wombats are marsupials native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby offshore islands. They are four-legged terrestrial mammals, which means that they live the vast majority of their lives on the ground. ... Wombat on a desert floor.