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Ten fun facts about Wombats1. The Fastest Mammals in the Forest The wombat is an incredibly unique creature, with a thick, luxurious coat of fur that can range from silver gray to sandy or black. Not only do they have a beautiful coat, but they also have large forepaws and strong ...
Facts about Molokai 78) Kalaupapa was once a leper colony One of the most poignant facts about Molokai and its history is thatKalaupapais a former leprosy colony. It’s still home to former sufferers of Hansen’s Disease (leprosy), who were exiled there in the 1960s. 79) Father Damien...