Wombats may not be as famous as kangaroos or koalas but they’re just as lovable with their short legs and cuddly body. In fact, they also have pouches to develop their babies just like other marsupials. Like their closest living relatives (koalas), they’re mostly found in the eastern pa...
aThe koala (Phascolarctos cinereus or inaccurately, koala bear[a]) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae, and its closest living relatives are the wombats.[3] The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainl...
Tarsius tarsiers are found only in the primary and secondary forests of select Indonesian islands. They are known for their velvety fur, small round bodies, and scaly tails, reflecting their position as the smallest-known primate. They are nocturnal and most active at dusk, when they travel t...
LocationLocationLet us go to Let us go to AustraliaAustralia!AustraliaAnimalshot spotsThere are many different species of wildlife in Australia. Marsupials are the most successful group in Australia. This group includes kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian wolves, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and many others. ...
For more native animals go to the Birdland Animal Park, where you can cuddle baby wombats. Owner David Burnett says business is the worst it’s been in his 26 years at the park. “There are people filtering through, but nothing like normal,” he tells CNN Travel. “We didn’t hav...