Why do wombats live in burrows?
Living in burrows has many advantages, including: • Temperature stability: Burrows help to avoid the temperature fluctuations that occur on the surface, helping to keep wombats cool in summer and warm in winter; • Water savings: Water is often in very limited supply for wombats. The long tunnels of burrows have high levels of humidity, this allows wombats significant water savings. • In summary, wombats live underground to avoid the harsh environment on the surface.
