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Global News 🏢 Corus Entertainment 📍 ON Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min read AI Analyzed ○ Unverifiable View full audit trail → C.R.E.E.D. audited

Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombat

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In 2016, Toronto Zoo had a 34-year-old hairy-nosed wombat, claimed at the time to be the world’s oldest wombat.
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          CANADA Toronto Zoo seeking names for ‘little potato’ baby wombat By Isaac Callan Global News Posted September 23, 2026 1:07 pm View image in full screen Toronto Zoo's baby wombat. Toronto Zoo LEAVE A COMMENT The Toronto Zoo has another new arrival, and it is turning to the public to decide how to name the “little potato.” In a social media post, the tourist attraction said its southern hairy-nosed wombat had given birth to a baby girl who needs a new name. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.…

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