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Wombat by keida

Wombat

keida

Totem of the day is Wombat! Use confidence to stand up for yourself, but make sure to treat others with respect at the same time. Work towards your goal, however, don't let yourself become too upset if the outcome is not what you expected. Know that you have resources available to you even if you may need to work to receive them. It may be beneficial for you to study plants or herbal medicine and to make sure you are keeping up with good dental health. The Wombat spirit guide is known for it's connection to home life, family, responsibility, security, and self confidence. Wombat often shows up as a reminder that it is time to return to your family after your goals are completed. You may need to stand up to defend your home and family. Wombat can also come to remind us to stop dragging our feet. If you have a project you have been working on, focus and use that fierce determination to complete it. The resources and skills required are available, however, they just need a bit of digging out. This introspection may also help delve to the root of a problem if you are finding yourself stuck. Wombat reminds us to trust in ourselves. Do not let yourself be undervalued by others. People who connect with Wombat are straightforward in communication with a strong understanding of who they are and what they want out of life. These individuals are very clear in their intentions with a large amount of determination that aids them in their eager, working nature. They are serious about what they do. They work hard when working and let themselves let loose to play when relaxing.

Wombats, Vombatus Ursinus, are herbivorous marsupial that can live between 20 and 26 years in the wild. These animals are native to Australia and it's surrounding islands where they prefer habitats with an adaptable range of forests, mountains, and heathlands. There are three species of Wombat: The Northern hairy-nosed wombat, the Southern hairy-nosed wombat, and the Common wombat. The Common wombat can be found throughout the more watery habitats of southern and eastern Australia as well as Tasmania. This species grows to approximately 39 inches in length and weigh up to 57 lbs. The Northern hairy-nosed wombat is the rarest land mammal in the world and found in only a single place: the Epping Forest National Park in Queensland. Originally, they could be found across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Less than 200 individuals exist of this species. They grow to approximately 40 inches long and weigh up to 88 lbs. The Southern hairy-nosed wombat is the smallest of the three species coming in at approximately 36 inches long and a weight of up to 71 lbs in certain individuals. This species can be found throughout western Australia throughout south Australia. The two hairy-nosed species can be distinguished by the extra hair growing over their noses. Wombats are known as extensive burrowers with powerful claws and rodent-like front teeth that aid in their digging. Being nocturnal, they will spend the most of their days underground. However, they may come out on overcast days to forage as well. Their burrows are a network of massive underground tunnels and chambers. While they are generally solitary, at times they may form colonies with others. Their diet consists of primarily bark, roots, grasses, and herbs. Their rodent-like front teeth adapted to aid in chewing on any tough plant material they may ingest. Due to their bad eyesight, they must use their sense of smell to forage for food. Their digestion is incredibly slow. Taking between 8 and 14 days to completely digest a meal. However, this helps when surviving in tougher environments. Moving slowly is a result of the slow metabolism when they must reserve their strength. At times, such as when threatened, wombats can run up to 25 mph for approximately 90 seconds. Although not often seen, they are known to aggressively defend their homes when threatened by intruders. Even when out foraging, they do not go very far from their homes and will return each night. If attacked, they will try to bite. However, they also will dive into any nearby hole and block the end with their rump or kick back with their powerful feet. The rump of a wombat has a special padding of cartilage in it with a toughened rear hide. When breeding season occurs, the female will give birth to a singular baby that must crawl into it's mother's pouch to nurse and grow. Unlike other marsupials, Wombat's possess a backwards facing pouch that keeps dirt from entering it when digging. The baby will develop within the pouch until around 6 months old, finally becoming weaned after 15 months.

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