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Koala, Wombat



Koala and Wombat

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat
(Lasiorhinus latifrons)
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Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat distribution map The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat is a stout marsupial and can weigh up to 36 kg. They have a large, blunt head and a short, neck. Their sharp claws and stubby, powerful legs make them great diggers. Wombats can live for up to 27 years in captivity.... Read more >
Koala
(Phascolarctos cinereus)
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Koala
Koala distribution map The Koala is a unique Australian marsupial, often incorrectly called a Koala Bear. The males are larger than females. Koalas from southern areas are about 30% larger than the Queensland koalas Koala's fur is thick soft. Ears have long white... Read more >
Common Wombat
(Vombatus ursinus)
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Common Wombat
Common Wombat distribution map Wombats are stout marsupials and can weigh up to 36 kg. They have a large, blunt head and a short, neck. Their sharp claws and stubby, powerful legs make them great diggers. Wombats can live for up to 27 years in captivity. It digs burrows and... Read more >