When Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, an unlikely hero emerged: an unofficial mascot known as Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat. Introduced by comedians, it helped to kick off a wave of love for a ...

The bare-nosed or common wombat is a marsupial closely related to koalas. Wombats have a stocky build with short, stubby legs and coarse tan, grey, or brown fur. They are the second-largest marsupial ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) is, as ...

For years, scientists have been wondering why wombat poop is cube-shaped (yes, really). Now, they say they have got to the bottom of the mystery. Bare-nosed wombats, or common wombats, can be found in ...

An unnamed Robert Frost character once said, “Good fences make good neighbors,” and wombats have taken this sentiment to heart. These furry little marsupials, native to Australia, are famous for ...

Prague Zoo has announced the birth of only the second common wombat in Czechia. The joey is in good condition and remains in its mother’s pouch. Zoo officials say it is expected to emerge for the ...

Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat may be forced to leave Australia if officials reviewing her visa find she ...