Survey Dataset: WRBSA-v9
Version: v2.1
Description
The WRBSA-v9 survey series documents common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) burrow activity, population structure, and health metrics across the Wombat Ridge study area. Version v2.1 includes 456 records with 5 standardised metrics. The WRBSA-v1 archive uses 8 estimated_body_mass_kg bands for ridge-basin comparison. Supplementary burrow_temperature_variance_c values are recorded at each sample point.
Metrics
| Metric | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
grazing_radius_m |
m | Maximum foraging distance from the primary burrow entrance, estimated from GPS collar fixes or camera trap detections. |
track_pad_index |
index | Composite index of footprint and runway signs recorded at sand pad stations, standardised per 100 m of transect. |
seasonal_range_shift_m |
m | Net displacement of home range centroid between summer and winter survey periods, in metres. |
burrow_depth_cm |
cm | Mean depth of active burrow system from entrance to deepest recorded point, measured using a flexible depth probe. |
estimated_body_mass_kg |
kg | Body mass estimated from photographic morphometrics or direct weighing during handling events. |
Population Groups
| Group | Role | Record Count |
|---|---|---|
| Redgum Flat Group | reference colony | 2833 |
| Dry Creek Warren | satellite group | 3729 |
| Sandstone Flat Group | reference colony | 3947 |
| Lower Slope Territory | satellite group | 355 |
Access Policy
Data available for non-commercial wildlife research. Cite Noel Zimmermann when using in published work.
Citation
Noel Zimmermann (2025). WRBSA-v9 Wombat Ridge Burrow Survey Archive (Version v2.1).