The common wombat is a sturdy, nocturnal marsupial known for its powerful digging abilities. Using strong claws, it excavates complex burrow systems that can extend over 100 feet underground. These burrows provide shelter from extreme temperatures and predators, making them essential for survival. Uniquely, wombats have a backward-facing pouch to keep dirt from filling it while they dig. Nikon D800 with Sigma 15mm fisheye lens, ISO 800, f/7.1 at 1/1600th of a second.
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The common wombat is a sturdy, nocturnal marsupial known for its powerful digging abilities. Using strong claws, it excavates complex burrow systems that can extend over 100 feet underground. These burrows provide shelter from extreme temperatures and predators, making them essential for survival. Uniquely, wombats have a backward-facing pouch to keep dirt from filling it while they dig. Nikon D800 with Sigma 15mm fisheye lens, ISO 800, f/7.1 at 1/1600th of a second.
What a darling little critter.! They are amazing animals.
Very gentle creatures.
Ivy is cracking up over the backward facing pouch. I think we have a new favorite animal.
They were my new favorite as soon as I saw them. Well, the quolls too. And the devils. And the possums.
So cute, that face!
What a sweet curious little fellow! Who wouldn’t be charmed by that cute furry face? You didn’t tell us where he hangs out — when he is out.
This was east coast Tasmania.