The Oatmeal

The Oatmeal

We need to have a conversation about wombats

This comic is about a lot of things, but mostly it is about butts.















































I'm considering writing a science comic book. Is this something you'd be interested in?

Since 2009, I’ve been posting comics on this website about things like the mantis shrimp, wombats, and naked mole rats. If I were to compile these into a book, would you be interested in a copy?

I’m using this email list to gauge interest. If enough people sign up, I’ll make a science book.

Yes, sign me up!

An important note

If you've read this far, it's safe to assume you are a fan of wombats. If not, here's a photo:
Photo By JJ Harrison (jjharrison89@facebook.com) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8661812

If you're still not a fan after seeing this photo, then you have no soul and I encourage you to go take a long look at your life choices.

If you are a fan, however, here's the thing: wombats are critically endangered. The Northern Hairy-nosed wombat is considered one of the rarest mammals in the world -- there are only 80 of them left. If you can, please donate or follow any of these organizations. I personally donated $10,000 to help kick things off.
The Wombat Protection Society of Australia
Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary
Wombat Awareness Organisation
Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue Inc. & Hospital
If you're unable to donate, please share this comic to help spread the word about these incredible marsupials with incredible buttocks.

Hugs, kisses, and weaponized HamSlammers,

-Matthew Inman

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