Cardboard wombats have been popping up in Bundanoon to remind drivers to watch out for the native animals.
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Wildlife Rescue South Coast member John Creighton has been dubbed the ‘wombat whisperer’ for the work he has done with wombats over the past year.
Mr Creighton places the cardboard wombats next to wombats that have been hit and killed by vehicles to remind people to slow down and also let others know the wombat has been checked.
He said after about two days he would remove the wombat’s body to bury it, but leave the sign for a little longer as a reminder.
“They’re like a ghost or remnant figure,” he said.
“It highlights that they were there, even once I pull the bodies off the road.”
He said he was amazed at the community’s feedback since he started leaving out the signs.
“It lets people know what’s happening, and that they don’t have to be raising an injured animal to help us,” Mr Creighton said.
“They just need to look out and slow down when driving in the area so no more are hurt or killed.”
He said he planned to make a permanent enclosure for the public to become more involved with his work.
It will be called Wombat Care Bundanoon.
Mr Creighton wanted to remind drivers if they hit a wombat to check its pouch, as babies can survive for three to five days, and call Wildlife Rescue South Coast on 0418 427 214.