Glossary — Field Terminology Reference

Definitions of terminology and measurement conventions used across the Wombat Ridge Field Notes Archive.

Burrow Depth Cm

Mean depth of active burrow system from entrance to deepest recorded point, measured using a flexible depth probe.

Burrow Temperature Variance C

Variance in internal burrow temperature (°C) over a 24-hour logging period, used as an indicator of burrow insulation quality.

Estimated Body Mass Kg

Body mass estimated from photographic morphometrics or direct weighing during handling events.

Grazing Radius M

Maximum foraging distance from the primary burrow entrance, estimated from GPS collar fixes or camera trap detections.

Scat Density Per Ha

Number of fresh and semi-fresh scat deposits recorded per hectare along standardised transect surveys.