When you camp in the open woods, you can occasionally encounter wild animals. In Australia, you won’t be catching possums and raccoons rifling through your food stores. Instead of the critters common to US campers, you might end up sharing your tent with a wombat!
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When this little fellow was discovered, he was unceremoniously rousted from his rummaging. Begrudgingly, he sauntered through the same rip he created on the way in. The little wombat seemed a bit miffed but not aggressive. He briefly checked out the other tent but continued on his merry way.
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Of all the animals you could encounter in Australia, having a wombat in your tent is probably one of the safest bets. The Croc Hunter (and now his son Robert) taught us about the dangers of wandering on walk-about in the Outback.
You can tell there might be wombats around if you see their dung. How do you recognize wombat poop? It is a cube! So, if you pitch your tent near little brown squares, you’re in the wombat’s bathroom.
The closest “relative” to the wombat is the Koala. And yes, wombats are almost as cute as koalas. A group of wombats is a “wisdom of wombats.” Don’t let that fool you, though; the wombat’s butt is its primary defense, so it always turns its back on predators.
Image from Wikimedia Commons.
Wombats live on a diet of roots, vegetables, shrubs, and grasses. If you pitch your tent near any food sources, you might find yourself in the wombat’s dining room. Although they are relatively docile, you should not attempt to handle a wild wombat. Allow them space to wander through your camping area, but please remember they are wild animals.
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