Not just a wombat but a Common Wombat, not to be confused with either the Southern or Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat -- the latter of which is one of the most endangered species in the world, just a hundred or so individuals left, which may not be enough to maintain sufficient genetic diversity to survive (another reason why "Sasquatch" is bullshit). Wombats are delightful; they're called "the hobbits of the bush", and live most of their lives in holes. I can't even imagine how great it would be to rub noses with one, and scratch his belly.
If you're looking for a fascinating few hours, you should read James Woodford's "The Secret Life of Wombats", if you can find it. The ebook is on Amazon and Google.
Even if I (Australian) did not recognise a wombat when I saw one (I do) I'd still recognise that this was filmed in Australia. That sparse bird cry can mean only one place in the world.
FNARF! Where'd you get that "hobbits of the bush" description? I'll check out the book. Thought I know something about wombats. Sheesh, compared to you, I got nothin'!
@13, I read the book, that's how. I'm a little obsessed with marsupials and their neighbors the monotremes (platypuses and echidnas). Wombats aren't even my favorite; my spirit animal (land division) is the Tassie Devil, though if I had to pick one to cuddle it would probably be a sugarglider or a bilby.
@23, oh my lordie! I've never seen those before. "Ground parrot", indeed, with a big droopy schnozz and everything.
I haven't really explored the fauna of the Kiwis; I've only ventured to Oz. I've seen a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in the wild, though, and my favorite the Kookaburra in a zoo, along with many others, including some great Honeyeaters, Lyrebirds, Lorikeets, and the freakish Bellbirds, or Bell Miners, that make an unearthly loud PING sound that sounds like someone clinking a wine bottle, only really loud. So many wonderful birds in Australia.
If you're looking for a fascinating few hours, you should read James Woodford's "The Secret Life of Wombats", if you can find it. The ebook is on Amazon and Google.
This video shows why none of the victims puts up a fight until it's too late.
Hah, I knew hot ginger wasn't muttering endearments in 'Strine--he's Austrian!
And who doesn't love nice tummy rubs?! Not my kitty, not me!
I haven't really explored the fauna of the Kiwis; I've only ventured to Oz. I've seen a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in the wild, though, and my favorite the Kookaburra in a zoo, along with many others, including some great Honeyeaters, Lyrebirds, Lorikeets, and the freakish Bellbirds, or Bell Miners, that make an unearthly loud PING sound that sounds like someone clinking a wine bottle, only really loud. So many wonderful birds in Australia.