Wombat

 There are two types of wombat; Vombatus which has coarse fur and no hair on its nose, and Lasiorhinus with soft fur and a hairy nose.

Picture taken by Mrs. Rios

The wombat is a marsupial herbivore. It digs burrows for itself to live in.   Wombats are about 70-120 cm. (27-47 in.) and weigh up to 27 kg. (60 lbs.). Their fur is grayish-brown.

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