'Giant wombat' skeleton found in Australia's Queensland

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14040349

Scientists in Australia have found the skeleton of a "giant wombat" which lived some two million years ago.

The plant-eating marsupial would have been the size of a four-wheel drive car and weighed three tonnes, experts say.

Its bones were found on a farm in north-eastern Australia's Queensland state.

The find is one of Australia's most significant pre-historic discoveries ever because the skeleton is complete, experts say.

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1. But of course...

Always remember what they say about giant wombats.

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2. uh, you'll have to pardon my ignorance... what is it

that 'they' say about giant wombats? :) :toast: :rofl:

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3. If you are ever in New York

There is a skeleton of a Diprotodon at the Museum of Natural History.
It isn't the size of a car, but is way bigger than today's Wombat.
I saw it when I was there in 1984. It should still be on display.