Sadly ,colonies of wombats are being seriously depleted due to road kill and sarcoptic mange.
These very cute animals are in need of government funding to protect them as an endangered species.
Because the above video is disallowed I will substitute some pics of little George who is an orphan.
His mother was a victim to road kill.
They grow into large stout stocky animals with huge claws for burrowing.
Patrick (below) is the biggest wombat in the world.
He lives in the London Zoo.Most wombats in the wild live until about 15 years old.
Patrick is 29 and is a virgin.This may have something to do with being in Britain all this time:)
endangered species
with very sweet natures
cuddly old bears
Cutest thing I've seen all week! <3
ReplyDeleteDoes Cori want me to support it? And George. Is he in favour?
ReplyDeleteGeorge Brandis even though he is the same build and has the same claws as Wally Wombat is not as cute...struggles when you try to pick him up.Glad you are one of my followers Malcom. You will find a lot of important tips on how to run the nation if you read this blog.
ReplyDeleteI think Malc probably meant George Christianson, Queensland's answer to something. School bullies perhaps.
ReplyDeleteUnless there is money in the saving of the wombats, nothing will happen. Money. Or votes. It wont get done on it's merits.
Australia is not Australia without wombats.They have to be protected,whatever the reason.
ReplyDeleteI love wombats! Unfortunately they are very susceptible to road kill, as they have never adapted to acquire road sense.
ReplyDeleteWho can't love a wombat :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, protect the wombats!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute, I was surprised by how big one can grow.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Do they ever get Big! Loved the video.
ReplyDeleteThis one is unusually big. They are descendants of the Diprotodon which used to roam around north western NSW in the dinosaur age. Bones have been found in that region.
DeleteAw! Hopefully there's still hope for them!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute--my heart goes out to the them and to all creatures trying to survive
ReplyDeleteWell I was right there with you... watching the cute little thing get his belly rubbed... then Bam! This humongous WOMBAT, I hesitated, still staring at the big guy, but he too melted my heart. I hope you keep us posted.
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