Save Our Wombats
National Report: Australia’s Response to Sarcoptic Mange in Wombats. Page ii. V2.0 — Final — 5 October 2018. Table of Contents. Executive Summary The Current Picture Sarcoptic mange in wombats is a voracious infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that, unless treated, progresses Read More
The incoming environment minister has a clear opportunity to tackle this debilitating disease. Wildlife carers and conservationists want it to be a priority Last month Grasso wasn’t doing well. The bare-nosed wombat, dubbed Fatso in Italian, was infected with mange. Read More
A HORRIFYINGLY BAD case of mange in a wombat has been spotted in Gordon, Canberra, over the weekend by concerned wildlife carers. Yolandi Vermaak, who operates Wombat Rescue, was notified about the sick-looking wombat joey by Sophie Boyson, a Gordon Read More
Common agricultural chemicals, ACT election corflutes and old fashioned determination have combined to successfully combat deadly mange along the Murrumbidgee River at Lanyon, and now volunteers are looking to expand their work to another problem spot for the local wombat Read More