Every year, on the 22nd of October, we celebrate a small, burrowing marsupial native to Australia known as the wombat. International Wombat Day is dedicated to raising awareness about these fascinating animals and celebrating their existence in our world.
The wombat is related to koalas, kangaroos, and Tasmanian
devils. The babies remain in the mother's pouch (like kangaroos) for the first
five months of their lives.
Even if their population is not endangered, wombats suffer habitat loss. Plus, the introduction of non-native species in Australia led to competition over food. In this case, wombats compete with non-native herbivores such as rabbits, cattle, sheep, and goats. They are also hunted for fur or simply because they disrupt farmers.
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