The common wombat is widespread throughout Australia, and most of the half-dozen at this sanctuary, like Huggles, were rescued from roadsides and will later be released.

The common wombat has no natural predators.

The common wombat was first described by George Shaw in 1800.

Often nocturnal, the common wombat does come out during the day in cooler weather, such as in early morning or late afternoon.

The common wombat can breed every two years and produce a single joey.

They are slightly larger than the common wombat and able to breed somewhat faster (two young every three years).

The other extant species in the Vombatidae family, the common wombat, is in the Vombatus genus.

Both Lasiorhinus species are very similar, differing morphologically from the common wombat by their silkier fur, broader hairy noses, and longer ears.

Compared to the common wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat is stockier and has shorter limbs.

Compared to the common wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat has a larger temporalis muscle and a smaller masseter muscle.