noun
common wombat
Refers specifically to Vombatus ursinus, the common wombat. The name literally means 'princess wombat'.
ヒメウォンバットはオーストラリアに生息している。
The common wombat lives in Australia.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling with 姫 (princess) is used but less common than the katakana form.
From 姫 (hime, 'princess') + ウォンバット (wombat). The exact reason for 'princess' is uncertain; it may be a whimsical or descriptive coinage.