Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it is like to care for wombats? In this episode we chat with Shirley Lack, a long term carer and wombat educator. We cover topics like grasses, formulas, difficult wombats, enclosures and so much more. Thank you for joining us at Wombat Talk Credits: Wombat Talk is presented by The Wombat Protection Society of Australia’s Chair Amanda Cox and Director Marie Wynan, lover of all things wombats
23 Jul 2026
Cracking the Code: Assoc Prof. Hayley Stannard on Treating Mange using Moxidectin
Send us Fan Mail We chat with Associate Professor Hayley Stannard, lead author of three published pharmacokinetic studies on moxidectin in bare-nosed wombats, to unpack what the research shows. We discuss why the effective 100 mL doses — are needed, and the biology behind it: wombats' unusually thick skin, how much moxidectin actually penetrates through the skin and what does this mean for the mange mites. We also talk through the blood value results and what they r...
9 Jun 2026
History of Mange in Wombats
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what mange is and the history of mange treatment? In this episode we chat about mange and how it affects wombats. We talk to one of our Directors and founder of Mange Management in Victoria, Jenny Mattingley, how treatment started in Victoria. We also chat about current efforts and different methods and effectiveness of treatments. Thank you for joining us at Wombat Talk. Want to know more https://www.wombatprotection.org.au/mang...
11 May 2026
WomSAT
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how you can help wombats? In this episode we look at WomSat, as a tool to record wombat sightings and how that is helping save wombats. We talk to Associate Professor Julie Old from Western Sydney University, who developed and manages WomSat. Julie shares with us some of the interesting findings after 25,000 entries by researchers and citizen scientists. Julie also explains how you can get involved and future plans for WomSat. Thank you for ...
7 Apr 2026
Buried Alive: The Fight to Save Glenbog
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Andrew Wong, forest ecologist, activist, and Greater Glider expert from Wilderness Australia, as we head deep into the far southern highlands of NSW, where a cloud forest is about to be logged — and over 900 wombat burrows and 126 Greater Glider den trees are in the firing line. With logging machinery potentially weeks away, Andrew explains what makes Glenbog State Forest irreplaceable, why the rules designed to protect its wildlife are failing, ...
10 Mar 2026
Why are wombats coming into care?
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why human carers are sometimes needed to help raise and care for wombats? In this episode, we chat about the main causes wombats need help? We talk to wildlife veterinarian Dr Howard Ralph about some of the most common reasons he sees wombats as patients. We also talk to David Everett from Wildlife Safety Solutions about one way of trying to help prevent car collisions involving wombats. Thank you for joining us for Wombat Talk. Want to know...
2 Feb 2026
Marsupial Development
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how a newborn wombat – no bigger than a jelly bean – can make the epic journey all the way into its mother’s pouch? In this episode we chat with Associate Professor Julie Old, an expert in marsupial biology and immunology. We explore joey development, the incredible science behind marsupial milk, the immune system, and so much more. Thank you for joining us at Wombat Talk.
5 Jan 2026
Communication
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what a wombat sounds like? In this episode we chat about why and how wombats communicate in different circumstances. In this episode, the wombats are our guests having their say. We also chat with wildlife veterinarian Dr Howard Ralph about the communication between doctor and patient. You will be able to listen to different types of sounds wombats can make. Thank you for joining us for Wombat Talk Want to know more www.wombatprotection.org.au Cre...
24 Dec 2025
Introduction to Wombat Talk
Send us Fan Mail Wombat talk explores, the iconic bulldozer of the bush, the wombat, from how we see them to how they perceive us. Hosted by The Wombat Protection Society of Australia’s Chair Amanda Cox and Director Marie Wynan, both lovers of all things wombat. Join them and their guests as they discuss surprising facts and myths you would not have thought about, such as how they communicate, their behavior, threats to their well being, and wonderful things people do to protect them. Wh...
6 Dec 2025
Welcome To Wombat Talk
Send us Fan Mail Wombat talk explores, the iconic bulldozer of the bush, the wombat, from how we see them to how they perceive us. Hosted by The Wombat Protection Society of Australia’s Chair Amanda Cox and Director Marie Wynan, both lovers of all things wombat. Join them and their guests as they discuss surprising facts and myths you would not have thought about, such as how they communicate, their behavior, threats to their well being, and wonderful things people do to protect them. Whether...
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