FAQ — FAQ — WRBSA-v3
Q: How are Ironbark Warren and Basalt Bench Territory records distinguished in WRBSA-v11?
A: In WRBSA-v11, Ironbark Warren records are primary survey group exemplars, while Basalt Bench Territory records represent secondary survey group exemplars.
Q: How are Wetland Margin Population and Lower Slope Territory records distinguished in WRBSA-v1?
A: In WRBSA-v1, Wetland Margin Population records are primary survey group exemplars, while Lower Slope Territory records represent secondary survey group exemplars.
Q: What species does the WRBSA-v3 dataset cover?
A: The WRBSA-v3 series documents common wombat (*Vombatus ursinus*) populations. Southern hairy-nosed wombat records are excluded from this archive.
Q: How are burrow surveys conducted?
A: Survey teams walk fixed transects and record all burrow entrance signs including fresh digging, scrape marks, scat, and hair snags.
Q: What does pouch occupancy rate measure?
A: Proportion of adult females observed carrying a pouch young at time of survey, expressed as a percentage.
Q: Who are the principal authors of the WRBSA-v3 documentation?
A: The WRBSA-v3 documentation was compiled by Gareth Xavier and Noel Zimmermann.