Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Wombat, Marsupials, Plastic Animal Figure, Model, Animal, Gift, Toy, 2 " CWG106 B237

Wombats  are short-legged, muscular  quadrupedal  marsupials  that are native to  Australia. They are about 1  m (40  in) in length with small, stubby tails and weigh between 20 and 35  kg (44 and 77  lb). All three of the extant species are members of the  family  Vombatidae. They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountainous, and  heathland  areas of southern and eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as an isolated patch of about 300  ha (740 acres) in  Epping Forest National Park  in central Queensland. The name "wombat" comes from the now-nearly extinct  Dharug language  spoken by the aboriginal  Dharug people, who originally inhabited the Sydney area.  It was first recorded in January 1798, when John Price and James Wilson, a white man who had adopted aboriginal ways, visited the area of what is now  Bargo, New South Wales. Price wrote: "We saw several sorts of dung of different animals, one of which Wilson called a "Whom-batt", which is an animal about 20 inches high, with short legs and a thick body with a large head, round ears, and very small eyes; is very fat, and has much the appearance of a badger."  Wombats were often called  badgers  by early settlers because of their size and habits. Because of this, localities such as  Badger Creek, Victoria, and Badger Corner, Tasmania, were named after the wombat.  The spelling went through many variants over the years, including "wambat", "whombat", "womat", "wombach", and "womback", possibly reflecting dialectal differences in the Darug language. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Each and everyone of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion.