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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Porthcawl Lighthouse, Wales, UK
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Let the games (finally) begin!
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The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands
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World Sea Turtle Day
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League of Nations, 100 years later
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Stepping into autumn
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Art over Amalfi
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Merry Christmas!
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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