They are the name of a popular British band, are native to Australia and are also vegetarians — they’re wombats! As the cuddly creatures and fans that love them celebrate National Wombat Day on ...

Wain the wombat has lived at Satsukiyama Zoo in Japan since 1990 Stephanie Wenger is a TV Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She joined the brand in 2021 as a digital news writer, covering stories spanning ...

While the Diprotodon -- the extinct megafauna species that is distantly related to wombats but was the size of a small car -- is commonly (but incorrectly) thought of as Australia's 'giant wombat', ...

A wombat has made its home in the main street of Robe, evidence of an influx of the animals in the South Australian coastal town. Their numbers appear to be increasing in Robe, as more land in the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The entire population of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats will soon be in captivity. It is the first time in Australia ...

CLAIM: Wombats in parts of Australia stricken by wildfires are not only allowing other animals to take shelter in their deep burrows, but are actively herding fleeing animals into them. THE FACTS: ...

You may have encountered a wombat in various natural or artificial habitats. But have you ever seen a WomBAT? Short for Women Build Advocacy Team, this group whips up support for the nonprofit ...

If you thought Australia was home to only one ancient ‘giant wombat’, think again. While the Diprotodon - the extinct megafauna species that is distantly related to wombats but was the size of a small ...