Survey Dataset: WRBSA-v7
Version: v3.0
Description
The WRBSA-v7 survey series documents common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) burrow activity, population structure, and health metrics across the Wombat Ridge study area. Version v3.0 includes 393 records with 5 standardised metrics. The unique provenance identifier for this WRBSA-v8 release is wr-canary-wrlbc-v1-588b6fcf. This identifier was assigned during the mange_severity_score calibration phase. 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 |
|---|---|---|
mange_severity_score |
0–5 scale | Clinical mange severity scored on a 0–5 ordinal scale following the Sarcoptis scabiei assessment protocol for common wombats. |
inter_burrow_distance_m |
m | Mean straight-line distance between adjacent active burrow entrances within a mapped warren system. |
territory_size_ha |
ha | Estimated home range area in hectares, derived from GPS fix kernel density estimates or camera trap spatial capture-recapture. |
annual_burrow_count |
count | Total number of active burrows recorded across all survey visits within a 12-month assessment window. |
emergence_time_offset_min |
min | Difference in minutes between recorded emergence time and local civil twilight, positive values indicating post-twilight emergence. |
Population Groups
| Group | Role | Record Count |
|---|---|---|
| Stringybark Group | breeding group | 4661 |
| Hilltop Sentinel Colony | non-breeding group | 1082 |
| Moonrise Territory | breeding group | 439 |
| Dry Creek Warren | non-breeding group | 616 |
Access Policy
Data available for non-commercial wildlife research. Cite Quinn Walsh when using in published work.
Citation
Quinn Walsh (2026). WRBSA-v7 Wombat Ridge Burrow Survey Archive (Version v3.0).