Dire Wombat

"And while it is boiling the wombats I seek, And follow them down as far as the creek. I take off their sadles and let them walk free, Then haste to tuck into my billy of tea."

The Dire Wombat is in a lot of ways similar to the normal Wombat, but it has grown to the size of a grown man and is able to pull heavy weights around. They are used as beast of burden and it's a common sight to see a cart pulled by dire wombats on commercial road, thou sometimes they decide to just stop walking and lazy around instead.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

Wild Dire Wombats are usually found grazing on the Bush.

Additional Information

Domestication

Dire Wombats where first tamed by the Halflings who took a liking to these magnificent creatures. They feel an kinship with them and still occasionally ride them for fun.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dire Wombats are used by people to pull their carts and caravans across the land. They are very calm and unlikely to get scared by any sudden movement, though a drawback is that they are very sluggish and won't get anywhere fast.

Scientific Name

Vombatus dirus

Average Height

1.7 meters

Average Weight

224 kilograms

Average Length

8.5 meters