Wombats are Australian marsupials; they're short-legged, muscular quadrupeds, approximately in length with a very short tail. They're found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. The name wombat comes from the Eora Aboriginal community who were the original inhabitants of the Sydney area. Characteristics Wombats dig extensive burrow systems with rodent-like front teeth and powerful claws. One distinctive adaptation of wombats's their backwards… (More on Wombats)