With the Australian summer just around the corner, an orphaned wombat barely found the energy to fight off its friend as it lazed about on the floor.
A video posted on November 22 shows Smokey and Tora acting like a pair of “slugs” at Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary.
“Wombats cannot sweat when it heats up,” carer Donna Stepan said. “They become very sluggish to conserve energy and prevent overheating.” Credit: YouTube/Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary via Storyful