As if you need another reason to visit the Australian island of Tasmania, the island’s tourism organization is looking to fill the position of Chief Wombat Cuddler. The job entails spending time on ...

A hiker was hiking in Tasmania when, to her delight, a baby wombat approached. It didn’t just approach her. He started rubbing himself against her hiking poles as if he were twerking. He stood there ...

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FLINDERS ISLAND, Tasmania — Whether you love or hate your job, here’s a position you might be happier in: Chief wombat cuddler. Tourism Tasmania is holding a contest for Australian residents to meet 8 ...

Want to cuddle Derek, the wombat in Tasmania? Applicants welcome. — -- Love cuddling furry animals and traveling? Then Tasmania's tourism group has just the job for you. Tourism Tasmania has ...

FLINDERS ISLAND, Australia, March 28 (UPI) --Tourism officials in Tasmania, Australia, are seeking someone to cuddle with an orphaned wombat that's gaining fame from viral videos showcasing his ...

Studying wombat burrows has long been a challenge for scientists, says Scott Carver, a disease ecologist at the University of Tasmania. They’re too small for adult humans to crawl into, so many ...

New research is offering hope that the deadly mange disease affecting Tasmanian wombats could eventually be brought under control for wild individuals and populations. New research from the University ...

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