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What is the wombat?
- A type of Australian freshwater fish
- A large Australian bird found in the outback
- A marsupial found only in Australia that lives in burrows
Why this is the correct answer
Wombats are stocky marsupials unique to Australia, well known for digging extensive burrow systems where they shelter and raise their young. Being marsupials, they carry and nurse their joeys in a pouch, which sets them apart from fish or birds entirely.