Taking on wombat mange with a pole, a spray can and sheer determination

A group of volunteers is doing their bit to help mange-infected wombats in New South Wales. With up to 40 volunteers working with the group, the Blue Mountains Wombat Conservation Group is helping treat and protect vulnerable wombats in New South Wales.

A supplied image obtained on Thursday, October 26, 2023, of A wombat suffering from mange, a skin disease, is seen with alopecia and crusted skin. (AAP Image/Supplied by NSW WIRES) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Credit: /PR IMAGE

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