Vombatus ursinus (Shaw 1800, Geoffroy 1803; recent; 1m in length) is the wombat, native to Australia. It was a sister to the carnivoreThylacoleo. Both were derived from the much smaller Dromiciops. Vombatus is basal to Vintana and Toxodon.

This herbivore with rodent-like front teeth digs burrows with itspowerful claws. A single pup is kept in a pouch for 6-7 months.

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