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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National Bison Month
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Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens
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Apple Tree Day
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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National Library Week
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Songkran—Thai New Year
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World Space Week begins
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Celebrating World Olive Tree Day
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Saksun, Faroe Islands, Denmark
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The artists come to Venice
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Happy World Whale Day!
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