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The wombat is a marsupial of the family Vombatidae.
Animals of this family are characterised by having short, stocky legs; short, almost non-existent tails; large heads; and small ears.
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∙ 10y agoThe wombat belongs to the family Vombatidae. It is a mammal and a marsupial. Members of the family Vombatidae are characterised by having short, stocky legs; short, almost non-existent tails; large heads; and small ears. Only the Common wombat, the Southern hairy nosed wombat and the Northern hairy nosed wombat are in this family.
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What order of mammals does the wombat belong in?
Wombats belong to the Order Diprotodontia.This is the same order that koalas, Australian possums, kangaroos and wallabies all belong to.
Is a wombat an animal?
Yes, yes it is. A wombat is an Australian mammal.
Is a wombat and numbat considered cousins?
No. Wombats and numbats are both marsupials, but they do not belong to the same marsupial order or family. The wombat's order is Diprotodontia and its family is Vombatidae. The numbat is classified in its own family, and has no close relatives. Its order is Dasyuomorphia and its family is Myrmecobiidae.
What vertebrate group does the wombat belong?
The wombat is a mammal. Specifically, it is a marsupial.
Which Australian state has the wombat as its emblem?
The hairy-nosed wombat (not the common wombat) is the official emblem of South Australia.
Is a wombat an Australian animal?
Yes it is.
What is an Australian badger called?
Wombat
Is a wombat not Australian?
no, wombats are native to Australia
Is a wombat a Australian animal?
Yes, that is correct
What kingdom does Wombat belong?
It is in the kingdom of Animalia.
Do Corellas belong to the Parrot family?
Yes; a corella is a type of Australian parrot.
Does a wombat migrate?
No. No native Australian marsupials migrate.
