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Wombats are burly, nocturnal marsupials native to Australia, known for their strong digging abilities and unique backward-facing pouch. There are three species, all herbivores, and they create extensive burrow systems for shelter. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and address threats such as habitat destruction and disease.

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Wombats

Wombats are burly, nocturnal marsupials native to Australia, known for their strong digging abilities and unique backward-facing pouch. There are three species, all herbivores, and they create extensive burrow systems for shelter. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and address threats such as habitat destruction and disease.

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Wombats are short, burly marsupials native to Australia.

Known for their strong digging


abilities and adorable, bear-like appearance, wombats are nocturnal creatures that spend
much of their time underground in burrows. There are three species of wombat: the common
wombat and two types of hairy-nosed wombats. All are herbivores, feeding on grasses, roots,
and bark.

Wombats have incredibly strong claws and tough, muscular bodies adapted for digging
complex tunnel systems. Their burrows can be quite extensive and provide shelter from
predators and extreme weather. One fascinating feature of wombats is their backward-facing
pouch, which prevents dirt from getting in when they dig.

Though they may look slow and clumsy, wombats can run up to 40 km/h (25 mph) over short
distances. When threatened, they retreat into their burrows and use their tough rear ends to
block the entrance. Their thick, cartilaginous rump can withstand bites and scratches, and
some even crush predators against the tunnel walls.

Wombats are generally solitary and territorial animals. They face threats from habitat
destruction, vehicle collisions, and disease such as mange. Conservation programs focus on
protecting their habitats and managing disease outbreaks, especially for the endangered
northern hairy-nosed wombat.

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