Are wombats really that dangerous? Yes, says an expert

By Katie Burgess
Updated September 27 2016 - 11:18am, first published August 22 2016 - 12:00am
Jack the baby wombat. While baby wombats are cute, they can be ferocious when they grow up.  Photo: Jay Cronan
Jack the baby wombat. While baby wombats are cute, they can be ferocious when they grow up. Photo: Jay Cronan
One of the bites Banks woman Kerry Evans sustained when she was attacked by a wombat. Photo: Dave Evans
One of the bites Banks woman Kerry Evans sustained when she was attacked by a wombat. Photo: Dave Evans
Volunteer ACT Wildlife carer Lindy Butcher cares for a baby wombat, Jack Photo: Jay Cronan
Volunteer ACT Wildlife carer Lindy Butcher cares for a baby wombat, Jack Photo: Jay Cronan

The wombat may be a muddle-headed marsupial in the realm of children's literature but in real life they are anything but, a Canberra wildlife carer says.

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