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Common Wombat
Vombatus ursinus
The Common Wombat is a sturdy, burrowing marsupial native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. Distinguished by its short legs, coarse fur, and compact body, it is well adapted for digging extensive burrow systems. Wombats are nocturnal and solitary, emerging at night …
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- A wombat's teeth never stop growing, allowing them to continuously gnaw tough vegetation without wearing down their teeth.
- Wombats have backward-facing pouches to keep dirt out while digging. Their cube-shaped droppings help mark territory and prevent rolling away. Wombats possess a tough cartilage plate on their rump for burrow defense.
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