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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Happy Valentines Day!
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The roots of invention
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River Quoich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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International Beaver Day
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Autumn’s swan song
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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The Guggenheim Bilbao turns 25
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Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills
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The Pearl of Siberia
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Purple flowers and Golden Week
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Mountain mists over Bavaria
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Flock online for the Great Backyard Bird Count
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Bonifacio on the island of Corsica, France
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