Smell: Wombats have one of the best senses of smell among marsupials. They use their keen sense of smell to locate their primary source of food: succulent roots, grass, herbs, bark, leaves, fungi, and sometimes insects. By sniffing the ground repeatedly, a wombat can pinpoint the exact location of a particular plant or root beneath the topsoil. This ability plays a significant role in ensuring the wombat is consuming nutritious and healthy sources of vegetation.
Hearing: Additionally, wombats possess exceptional hearing, further assisting them in their exploration of the underground. With agile ears that catch any soft noises beneath the surface, such as a root system or potential prey movements, wombats can accurately sense food and danger even if hidden underground. By relying on both their excellent sense of smell and acute hearing, wombats are remarkable creatures adeptly adapted to finding and accessing nourishing meals within their subterranean habitats.