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Wombat Poo

Vombatus ursinus (Scat)

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

Wombat poo is square (well cubic actually). Wombats like to put it on display - you often find their poo on top of a rock or fallen branch.

Habitat:

Forested areas of SE coast of Australia

Notes:

As a bonus, there is a housefly!

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Comments (5)
Carol Snow Milne
I just uploaded my first poop. Glad I am not the only one! Whew! Looks like charcoal for the grill.
Steve A
@Viv About 1.5 inches, Guess there's not too many Wombats in Torquay?

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