Wombats are sturdy animals that are built for digging and burrow into the ground and stay there most of the day. Here are some fun facts about them:

• The Gunditjmara people of southwestern Victoria are one Aboriginal group that consider wombats as sacred animals. In their culture, wombat burrows are seen as gateways to the spirit world, linking the earthly realm with the spiritual.
  
• The Wiradjuri people of New South Wales feature wombats in their Dreamtime stories as a symbol of patience and persistence, embodying qualities that are respected and valued.
  
• Wombats are the only animals in the world known to produce cube-shaped poop. This unusual shape helps prevent the droppings from rolling away, marking their territory effectively.
• Wombats are excellent diggers and dig burrows up to 30 meters long. The burrows provide them with a cool, safe place to hide from predators and to escape the heat.
• Wombats are nocturnal and spend their nights munching on grass, roots, and bark.
• Wombats are great swimmers and can swim through water if they need to to escape predators or find new habitats.
• Wombats have thick, tough skin on their rear ends that they use to block the entrance to their burrows from predators.
• Wombats might look slow, but they can outrun a human if they need to and can reach speeds of 40km/h.
• Wombats have ever-growing teeth, similar to rodents. Their teeth are constantly growing throughout their lives, which helps them keep their teeth sharp and well-suited for munching on tough vegetation.
• Wombats sleep for about 8 to 14 hours a day, often resting in their cozy burrows. They love their naps so much that they can even fall asleep while sitting up.