Noun
Any one of three species of Australian burrowing marsupials of the genus Phascolomys, especially the common species (P. ursinus). They are nocturnal in their habits, and feed mostly on roots.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI liked the koala, wallaby, and I chilled with a kangaroo a bit. There was a wombat that I quite enjoyed also. Todd Barry
When you are about to die, a wombat is better than no company at all. Roger Zelazny
Attacks on humans Humans can receive puncture wounds from wombat claws, as well as bites. Source: Internet
Due to the protection of the species, wombat meat as food is no longer part of mainstream Australian cuisine, but wombat stew was once one of the few truly Australian dishes. Source: Internet
An alternative is to buy a preconstructed (or " turnkey ") wombat. Source: Internet
Footprints of its feet have been found showing a covering of hair which indicates it had a coat similar to a modern wombat. Source: Internet