Wombats, like kangaroos and koalas, are native only to mainland Australia and some of its surrounding islands, including Maria Island National Park, where this photo was taken. We bring you a wombat in celebration of Wombat Day. Why Wombat Day? Why not? Wombat fan groups—which are a thing—loosely tie the October celebration to spring planting festivals from Australia’s past. (Yes, it’s spring in the Southern Hemisphere.) But many admit that it’s also just a good excuse to share photos of wombats and eat cake, preferably chocolate.
We did not invent this, honest
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Farmers Day
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For the love of bikes
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In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
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The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
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Ruins of St. Dwynwens Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales
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World Jellyfish Day
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North Cascades National Park at 50
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A species worth defending
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Guiding ships to safety
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Celebrating Madagascar on its Independence Day
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A notorious advocate for women
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Wadden Sea coast, Friesland, Netherlands
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A day for our oceans
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It’s World Migratory Bird Day
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A day to celebrate teachers
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An octagonal architectural treasure
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The Colosseum of Rome, Italy
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Yosemite National Park anniversary
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Cue up the tango music
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2022 FIFA World Cup
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Lion cubs, South Africa
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Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England
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National Moon Day
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Zoroaster Temple, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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National Frog Month
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